The Deadliest Sin - Couverture souple

AD 1348, England. Tales are told of poisonous clouds fast approaching, which overwhelm whole cities with scarcely a human being left. While some vow to enjoy their final days by drinking and gambling, others embark on a pilgrimage in hopes of assuaging God's wrath. For if God was permitting his people to be punished by this plague, it surely was because they had committed terrible sins.
So when a group of pilgrims are forced to seek shelter at an inn, their host dares them to tell their stories of sin.
A weary soldier tells of the war of Calais, a city plagued by Lust. A bewitching Venetian woman counters with a tale of Greed, while Gluttony and treacherous wives fill timid old Falconer's story. The empty soul of Sloth is detailed by Father Prior, the Innkeeper reveals a friendship poisoned by Anger, and the son of a coroner weaves a dark tale of murder by Envy. Finally, the mysterious and silent Randal introduces the father of all sins, Pride.
Which will win out as the ultimate sin? Or perhaps such things are better left for God to decide . . .
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In the spring of 1348, tales begin arriving in England of poisonous clouds fast approaching, which have overwhelmed whole cities and even countries, with scarcely a human being left. While some pray more earnestly and live yet more devoutly, others vow to enjoy themselves and blot out their remaining days on earth by drinking and gambling.
And then there are those who hope that God's wrath might be averted by going on a pilgrimage. But if God was permitting his people to be punished by this plague, then it surely could only be because they had committed terrible sins?
So when a group of pilgrims are forced to seek shelter at an inn, their host suggests that the guests should tell their tales. He dares them to tell their stories of sin, so that it might emerge which one is the best.That is, the worst ...