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This is a wonderful story of a group of people who are fleeing the plague in the 14th century Britain. It's gritty, but utterly believable, and it seems (I'm not an expert in 14th century Britain) pretty true to the culture, technology, and such of the time.

Each of this group has something they are hiding, and it comes out slowly over the course of the novel. The way these secrets are revealed is just really at the right time.

And not to spoil it, but the end is a real kicker. I highly recommend this if you are a fan of historical fiction.

I was alive for many of the events portrayed in this book - although too young to remember most of it. This was a wonderful combination of details on the wide cast of characters in the 50s and 60s civil rights movement, a deep dive into the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., and description of the events he was a part of.

I enjoyed learning more about the person - his anxieties, his foibles, and his singular passion for civil rights. That he accomplished so much in so little time is extraordinary, and this description of his life is worth a read, even if you've read other biographies.

Spending time adding this year's reads so far to #Bookwyrm. Now all I have to do is write a bunch of reviews...

It's a really great read about a time in history that most people don't know about. She weaves the stories of a number of folks that no one remembers to create a compelling, interesting story everyone should know, and, of course, an important lesson for now.

I highly recommend this - especially if you are a fan of history, and good explainers on historical events. I really enjoyed it. I listened to it, which was also enjoyable, as Rachel Maddow narrates it, but I'm sure it's a good read, too.