In which the grim realities of the plague’s visitation are laid bare through the cries and confessions of despairing sufferers, the fearful ministrations of nurses, and the harrowing tales of death and misrule amid deserted streets and shuttered homes. Amidst these horrors, the courage and cunning of the poor, the grim labours of burial men, and a curious tale of mistaken death offer a somber glimpse into the city’s stricken heart.