Company of Liars

In "Company of Liars," Karen Maitland reimagines Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales against the backdrop of 1348, as the Black Plague spreads terror across England. A diverse group of nine strangers—each with their own secrets—unites in a desperate bid for survival. With richly evocative prose, the novel immerses readers in a world of fear, faith, and deception, culminating in a gripping narrative filled with unexpected twists. This historical fiction not only captures the essence of a tumultuous era but also explores the complex human dramas unfolding within it.