A Woman's Lot: The Second Meonbridge Chronicle: 2 (Meonbridge Chronicles)

How can mere women resist the misogyny of men?1352. In Meonbridge a resentful peasant rages against Eleanor Titheriges efforts to build up her flock of sheep. Susanna Millers husband grown melancholy and ill-tempered succumbs to idle gossip that his wifes a scold. Agnes Sawyers yearning to be a craftsman is met with scorn. And the village priest fearful of what he considers womens unnatural ambitions is determined to keep them firmly in their place.Many men hold fast to the teachings of the Church and fear the havoc the daughters of Eve might wreak if theyre allowed to usurp mens roles and gain control over their own lives.Not all men in Meonbridge resist the womens desire for change - indeed they want it for themselves. Yet it takes only one or two misogynists to unleash the hounds of hostility and hatred...I didnt so much feel as if I were reading about mediaeval England as actually experiencing it first hand. Lindas Book Bag @Lindahill50HillIf you enjoy immersive historical fiction with a strong authentic feel set in a time of change and challenge especially for women youll love A Womans Lot the second MEONBRIDGE CHRONICLE. Find out for yourself if Meonbridges unnatural women stand up to their abusers.