Now is the Time

Set in 1381, this gripping novel by Melvyn Bragg vividly depicts a pivotal moment in English history when a large group of common people, led by notable figures, invades London with demands for change, challenging the authority of the monarchy and church. Against a backdrop of political turmoil, the story explores themes of power, resistance, and social upheaval over a tumultuous three-day period. Through both grand and intimate storytelling, Bragg brings to life the key figures and events of this extraordinary episode, highlighting the eternal struggle between the powerful and the powerless.