Destiny-starred lives collide in Plagues and Princes: The Great Mortality, a historical fiction novel set in medieval England. A powerful tale of death and betrayal boasting exquisite language, unforgettable characters, and a tangled knot of a plot. Thomas de Parr is a free-thinking young man in a world that crushes such spirits; he is faithful to his maker, but also insatiably curious, and dangerously independent. Surviving human history's most horrific plague is only the beginning of this unpredictable adventure, which pits this young nobleman against the daunting weight of expectation, gentility, faith, and family as he follows his heart towards an unknown destiny. Along with a dash of romance and hormonal motivation, this combination makes Thomas an excellent protagonist - charming, flawed, and sympathetic. As he finds himself descending into an unexpected world of secrets, lies, and familial revenge - even as the plague creeps in from every side - he must rely on his strength, his friends, and his love to survive.