TY  - BOOK
AU  - Walters,Minette
TI  - The turn of midnight
SN  - 9781760295875
U1  - 823.92 23
PY  - 2018///
CY  - Crows Nest, NSW
PB  - Allen & Unwin
KW  - Historical fiction
KW  - Black Death
KW  - fast
KW  - Plague
KW  - Serfs
KW  - Survival
KW  - England
KW  - Fiction
KW  - 14th century
KW  - Dorset
KW  - Great Britain
KW  - History
KW  - Dorset (England)
KW  - Historical
KW  - Adult fiction
KW  - Print
KW  - lcgft
N2  - As the year 1349 approaches, the Black Death continues its devastating course across England. In Dorseteshire, the quarantined people of Develish question whether they are the only survivors. Guided by their beloved young mistress, Lady Anne, they wait, knowing that when their dwindling stores are finally gone they will have no choice but to leave. But where will they find safety in the desolate wasteland outside? One man has the courage to find out. Thaddeus Thurkell, a free-thinking, educated serf, strikes out in search of supplies and news. A compelling leader, he and his companions quickly throw off the shackles of serfdom and set their minds to ensuring Develish's future - and freedom for its people. But what use is freedom that cannot be gained lawfully? When Lady Anne and Thaddeus conceive an audacious plan to secure her people's independence, neither foresees the life-threatening struggle over power, money and religion that follows
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