To Calais, In Ordinary Time

Set in 1348 England, To Calais, In Ordinary Time follows three travelers—a gentlewoman fleeing an arranged marriage, a Scots proctor heading to Avignon, and a young ploughman seeking freedom—as they journey toward Calais amid the looming threat of the Black Death. Their paths intertwine on the road as they face personal struggles and confront profound questions about love, class, faith, and desire, all set against the backdrop of one of history's greatest catastrophes. Richly crafted and emotionally resonant, the novel explores the human experience during a time of upheaval and transformation.