The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams is a historical novel set during World War I in Oxford, where twin sisters Peggy and Maud work as bookbinders in a university library. Peggy dreams of studying at the university, but her path is limited by her social class and the constraints of her time. As the war brings new people and ideas into her life, Peggy begins to see beyond the world she knows, finding courage to question societal norms and her own desires. This story delves into themes of knowledge, resilience, and the transformative power of books.