Nobber

Set in the summer of 1348 amid the chaos of the plague, this dark and sharply humorous novel follows an ambitious noble and his loyal servants as they take advantage of society’s collapse to seize land, leading to a tense confrontation in the small town of Nobber. With various characters—including a bureaucrat, his wife, a blacksmith, and a Gaelic hostage—converging in a volatile standoff, the story explores themes of power, conflict, and human nature. Praised for its vivid storytelling and biting wit, the book offers a uniquely savage and captivating glimpse into medieval life.