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Eyam Adam
2025
First Published
160
Number of Pages

EYAM ADAM A village on the brink. A plague creeping unseen. A choice that will seal their fate. 1665 - In the quiet Derbyshire village of Eyam, the rhythms of life unfold as they always have—until a bolt of cloth arrives from London. Within weeks, whispers turn to wails, the bells toll death after death, and the shadow of the plague tightens its grip. For Adam Torre, a humble farmer, the world he knows is collapsing. His friends and family lie fevered, the woman he loves is out of reach, and his once-trusted faith is crumbling beneath the weight of loss. But as panic spreads and the village edges toward flight, the Rector proposes the a voluntary quarantine, sealing Eyam’s fate—and its people—inside. Trapped within the dying village, Adam must navigate not only the disease but the superstition, fear, and fraying bonds of faith that threaten to consume them all. As the weeks pass and the graves multiply, desperation takes hold. Survival battles with duty. Hope flickers—then fades. And as Adam makes his final stand, one question When the plague comes for you—will you run, or will you stay? A haunting, atmospheric novel inspired by true events, Eyam Adam is a tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the price of survival. Perfect for readers of Laura Purcell, Andrew Michael Hurley, and Hannah Kent.

Author

John King
John King
Author · 12 books

John King is the author of eight novels – The Football Factory, Headhunters, England Away, Human Punk, White Trash, The Prison House, Skinheads and The Liberal Politics Of Adolf Hitler. The Football Factory was turned into a high-profile film. A new novel – Slaughterhouse Prayer – was published on 8 November 2018. King has written short stories and non-fiction for a number of publications, with articles appearing in the likes of The New Statesman, Le Monde and La Repubblica. His books have been widely translated abroad. He edits the fiction fanzine Verbal and lives in London.

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