The Swoop -Or- How Clarence Saved England

Set against the backdrop of an imaginative invasion of England, this novel intertwines historical figures such as politician Herbert Gladstone and boxer Bob Fitzsimmons with a satirical narrative. The story cleverly incorporates various armies converging on England, offering a humorous take on the political and social landscape of the time, while referencing notable personalities from literature and entertainment, including Edgar Wallace and actor-managers Seymour Hicks and George Edwardes.