Not Without Mercy The Passage Home is book two in the series. It is the story of the William Beorn family, that survives the Black Plague of 1348, in Bristol England. William and his adopted son, Michael, grow with the many experiences and difficulties that were forced upon them. Somehow, William kept his unwavering faith, even during some of the most perilous and challenging trials life could give. Yet, Michael being thrust into adulthood by taking on the responsibility of his family with the absence of William reacted much differently. Although his challenges were different than those of William, as things got worse, his faith wavered and nearly crumbled under great pressure. But something remarkable happens to Michael in book two. William and his wife Jillian, who are kindred spirits, have such a strong spiritual connection that time and space cannot keep them apart. The Passage Home completes the journey of this remarkable family, as it reminds them that there is nothing more important than family. For William, Jillian, Michael, and many others of the day, life was fragile; time was short, death surrounded them on every side. Yet even in the most terrifying moments, they knew that God had left them Not Without Mercy.