"Domesday Book" is a historical novel that explores the aftermath of World War I and its impact on American society. The title refers to the Domesday Book of 1086, a historical record commissioned by William the Conqueror to survey and document landownership in England after the Norman conquest.In Masters' novel, the Domesday Book serves as a metaphor for the moral and social reckoning faced by the characters in the aftermath of war. The story follows various individuals and families as they navigate the challenges of post-war life, grappling with loss, disillusionment, and the search for meaning in a changed world.