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historical-plague-impact
The Black Death's presence in the past creates temporal 'slippage' to prevent historical interference, indicating the deadly environment Kivrin faces.
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Doomsday Book (1992)Connie Willis
Chapter 15
In this chapter, Dunworthy struggles to prepare the time travel net for Kivrin's rescue, contending with the limitations imposed by Badri's illness and hospital restrictions. Colin assists by procuring medieval costumes and supporting Dunworthy, while the urgency of Kivrin's survival in the plague-ridden past intensifies. The chapter highlights the challenges of medical bureaucracy, the threat of the epidemic, and the emotional strain on those involved in the rescue effort.