Good Master! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village by Laura Amy Schlitz (Ex-Library Paperback)

Step into a medieval English village through the voices of its people. This fascinating historical work reconstructs the lives, struggles, and daily experiences of ordinary villagers from the 14th century, drawing on court records, wills, and parish documents. Discover how peasants, craftspeople, and families navigated love, work, faith, and survival in a world vastly different from our own. A compelling window into medieval society that brings history to life through authentic human stories.

Laura Amy Schlitz wrote the Newbery Medal winner Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! for the students at the school where she is a librarian. The 22 monologues introduce readers to everyone in a medieval village, from the town half-wit, to Nelly the Sniggler, to the Lord's daughter.