The strange story of the Dunmow flitch

"The Strange Story of the Dunmow Flitch" by J. W. Robertson Scott is a journey into a peculiar English custom where married couples could win bacon by swearing they had a year of perfect harmony. The book tells the story of the Dunmow Flitch tradition; it shows its historical roots and cultural importance. It uses interesting stories and research to go back to the time of the Norman Conquest and includes famous poems from writers like Chaucer. The book explains how the ceremony was celebrated, the importance of the local church, and the connection to Sir Reginald Fitzwalter, who supposedly started the tradition. The narrative focuses on the old custom, it also thinks about important ideas like affection, loyalty, and the impact of culture on the lives of the readers.