Saki
When William Came
When William Came
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When William Came (1913) is a novel by Saki that explores the paranoid atmosphere of the leadup to the Great War and weaves a sinister tale of espionage, survival, and conspiracy. It was written with a political purpose to call for national conscription in the event of war. The novel follows Murrey Yeovil, who returns to London after a hunting trip in Eastern Siberia and finds himself under the occupation of German forces. He must decide where his true loyalties lie, as many people have been lost and those who survived have fled to the countryside or overseas. This edition of the novel features a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript.
Format: Hardback
Length: 134 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press
When William Came (1913) is a novel by Saki, considered a masterpiece of invasion literature. It indulges in the paranoid atmosphere of the leadup to the Great War to weave a sinister tale of espionage, survival, and conspiracy. Saki was keenly aware of the heightening tensions between Britain and Germany and crafted 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.
Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513135151
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