This Passing World

Set in 1398, this engaging novel explores the dramatic tensions in England as Duke Henry Bolingbroke and Duke Thomas Mowbray prepare for a high-stakes duel over treason accusations against King Richard II. Amidst this turmoil, Geoffrey Chaucer, a notable poet and courtier, finds himself entangled in political intrigue and begins a journal that chronicles his rise from humble beginnings to becoming a key figure in the royal court. This narrative delves into Chaucer's personal relationships and the complexities of life in late 14th-century England, highlighting his dual role as a prominent bureaucrat and a passionate poet whose works would resonate through the ages.