When William Came (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Graphic Arts Books
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Mint Editions
Release date:	April 2023
Authors:	Saki
Contributors:	Mint Editions
Dimensions:	203 x 127 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	134
ISBN-13:	978-1-5132-8290-9
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > Modern fiction Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Science fiction Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Historical fiction Books > Fiction > Special features > Classic fiction Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > War fiction > First World War fiction
LSN:	1-5132-8290-5
Barcode:	9781513282909

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