The Invasion by William le Queux
The Invasion by William le Queux is a novel about an invasion of England by Germany during World War I. The story follows the experiences of several characters, including a British officer and his family, as they try to survive the chaos and destruction caused by the invading forces.
By William le Queux · First published 1910 · Genre: Invasion Literature, Thriller, Science Fiction · 25 chapters · 111,345 words
First lines
Two of the myriad of London's nightworkers were walking down Fleet Street together soon after dawn on Sunday morning, 2nd September.
The sun had not yet risen. That main artery of London traffic, with its irregular rows of closed shops and newspaper offices, was quiet and pleasant in the calm, mystic light before the falling of the smoke-pall.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: William le Queux
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Invasion Literature, Thriller, Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 111,345 words
- Structure: 25 chapters, 1,482 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Invasion Literature — The book is a classic example of invasion literature, focusing on the theme of a foreign power invading Britain.
- Thriller — The narrative is driven by suspense and tension, characteristic of the thriller genre.
- Science Fiction — The book incorporates speculative elements about future warfare and technology.
- Political Fiction — The plot involves political intrigue and the impact of war on society.
Tags
invasion · war · military · espionage · politics · strategy · nationalism · conflict · tension · historical fiction · suspense · action
Contents
- The Surprise
- The Lines of London
- A Blow for Freedom
- Effect in the City
- Repulse of the Germans
- Scenes at Waterloo Bridge
- News of the Enemy
- Battle of Epping
- Great British Victory
- A Prophecy Fulfilled
- Bombardment of London
- Massacre of Germans in London
- State of Siege Declared
- The Rain of Death
- How the War Ended
- How the Enemy Dealt the Blow
- Fall of London
- Desperate Fighting in Essex
- Germans Sacking the Banks
- Defence at Last
- Defences of South London
- British Success at Royston
- Revolts in Shoreditch and Islington
- British Abandon Colchester
- Fierce Fighting at Chelmsford