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The Dagger and the Cross (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Joseph Hatton

 
9780484667593: The Dagger and the Cross (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A plague-haunted village meets a dramatic confession in a tale of danger, guilt, and renewal.

Set in Eyam during a time of fear and faith, this novel follows a community under threat from a deadly plague and the secrets that bind its people. A mysterious visitor arrives with a symbol meant to heal, but the moment reveals deep guilt and a penitent heart driving the plot toward a surprising reckoning. The drama unfolds through the eyes of villagers, clergy, and a prepared but wary heroine, as trust is tested and the past comes calling.

  • Experience a vividly drawn Derbyshire village in crisis, where every street and cottage holds memory and meaning.
  • Follow a powerful blend of historical detail, melodrama, and moral turning points that reshape the community.
  • Meet complex characters wrestling with guilt, forgiveness, and the high stakes of their faith.
  • Witness a pivotal moment when mystery and mercy collide in a finale that reshapes the village’s future.
Ideal for readers of historical fiction that merges romance, religion, and ritual with a physician’s eye for detail and a storyteller’s sense of drama.

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