When William Came - Brossura

Saki

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1513282905 ISBN 13: 9781513282909

Casa editrice: Mint Editions, 2021

Riassunto

When William Came (1913) is a novel by Saki. Considered a masterpiece of invasion literature, When William Came indulges in the paranoid atmosphere of the leadup to the Great War to weave a sinister tale of espionage, survival, and conspiracy. Keenly aware of the heightening tensions between Britain and Germany, Saki crafts an entertaining story with a political purpose: to call for national conscription in the event of war. Much has changed in London since Murrey Yeovil left for a hunting trip in Eastern Siberia. War came and went, London fell to German forces, and his wife Cicely found a younger lover. Disembarking from the train, he gets into a cab and gives his address, only to discover his driver speaks German. Slowly, he grows accustomed to the rhythms of life under an occupying force, but it is impossible to ignore how many people have been lost. Of those who survived the war, many fled for the countryside or to colonies and nations overseas. They are the lucky ones, who need not fear a trip to the store or a turn down the wrong street might lead to imprisonment—or worse. Soon, Murrey must decide where his true loyalties lie. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Saki’s When William Came is a classic of British invasion literature reimagined for modern readers.

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London has fallen to an army of well-trained Germans. While the fortunate few manage to escape, those who remain in the city are forced to adapt to life under foreign occupation. Soon, even the simplest tasks—a walk in the park, a trip to the store—are a matter of life and death. When William Came is a novel by Saki.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Mint Editions
• Data di pubblicazione: 2021
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1513282905
• ISBN 13: 9781513282909
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 134
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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