First published 1975
Germany has successfully invaded the British Isles. Nazi troops march through London streets while the swastika banner hangs from Buckingham Palace. The royal family faces an uncertain fate as German forces seize control of the government. Across the Atlantic, America, Canada, and Australia weigh their response to Britain's fall. Meanwhile, ordinary British citizens confront an impossible choice. Some consider passive acceptance of their new reality under occupation. Others contemplate active resistance despite the deadly risks. Friends and neighbors face deportation as the Nazi regime tightens its grip. The invasion unfolds through careful German preparation, the actual military landings, and the systematic takeover of British institutions. Each phase brings fresh horrors and moral dilemmas for a nation under the boot of its greatest enemy.
Genres: historical-fiction, military-fiction, political-thriller, alternate-history
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: alternate-history, resistance
Setting: Britain, London, Buckingham Palace, United States, Canada, Australia
Period: World War II
276 pages · Paperback · British Broadcasting Corporation : Arrow Books
Content warnings: violence, war