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Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks is a gripping historical novel set in the English village of Eyam during the plague year of 1666. Narrated by Anna Frith, a young widow and housemaid, the story unfolds against the backdrop of a devastating epidemic that ravages the community. As fear and desperation grip Eyam, Anna finds herself thrust into the role of healer and witness to the profound human suffering around her. Brooks masterfully portrays the resilience of the villagers as they confront the horrors of the plague and grapple with questions of faith, morality, and sacrifice.