To Calais, in Ordinary Time

England, 1348. A gentlewoman is fleeing an odious arranged marriage, a Scottish proctor is returning home to Avignon and a handsome young ploughman in search of adventure is on his way to volunteer with a company of archers. All come together on the road to Calais.
I've always been a big fan of James Meek. His latest book is a challenging and rewarding read. There is a lot going on in the three strands of the story, but the characters are very well defined, and the pace of the book is never slow.