The Black Death: A Tale of Survival

By Rowan Banks

In the shadow of the Black Death, a healer's courage lights the way. England, 1348: As the plague ravages Thornwick, Alina, a young herbalist, fights to save her village and her ward, Tom, from the deadly boils claiming lives. Accused of witchcraft, she flees a burning village with Father Edmund, a priest seeking redemption, and Will, a minstrel whose songs spark hope and danger. Their alliance, forged in fire and tested by betrayal, leads them through a perilous countryside to Haverford, a town hiding its own dark secrets.As the plague resurges, Alina's newfound skills from a community of healers rally the townsfolk in a desperate stand, while Edmund's sacrifice and Will's defiant ballad shield her from old enemies. With Tom's life hanging in the balance, their unity becomes their strength, weaving a tale of survival, faith, and resilience. Years later, a grown Tom returns to a rebuilt Thornwick, where Alina's legacy blooms in a meadow of hope, proving that even in the darkest times, courage can rebuild a future.
The Black Death: A Tale of Survival is a gripping historical fiction novel of medieval England, perfect for fans of Ken Follett and Philippa Gregory. This epic journey of healing and redemption will captivate readers seeking stories of bravery and human endurance against the plague's relentless shadow.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FHWTXPR3
• ISBN13: 9798292827955
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"