The Invasion of 1910

Set against a backdrop of early 20th-century paranoia, the story unfolds with a surprise German invasion of England, leading to the swift defeat of British defenses. A group of unprepared politicians bands together to form a resistance, launching guerrilla attacks against the well-trained German forces. As hope rekindles, a new British Army rises to reclaim their land. Le Queux's novel, originally serialized in the Daily Mail, blends espionage and adventure while reflecting the anxieties of its time, foreshadowing the realities of World War I.