At the Sign of the Sugared Plum by Mary Hooper
This young adult historical fiction is set during the Plague in London in 1665. Hannah has just arrived in London to help her sister in her sweets shop. Very soon after she arrives the gates are closed and no one is permitted to leave. Come what may, Hannah and Sarah are in it for the long haul.
The historical details are what make this book so rich. The plague was gruesome and London was no picnic either. The grime and swill that littered the streets and the rats that carried the disease make for an accurate depiction. A great read for true history lovers.
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