Year of Wonders ( A novel about the Plague)By Geraldine Brooks.
With the appearance of the front cover and topic, I would never have chosen this if it hadn't been recommended by a friend.
It is very easy to read and such a page turner that my housework ceased for the last 2 days and I managed to survice on 5 hours sleep a night.
This is one of my top 5 favourite books.