When William Came

Set against the backdrop of a post-war London under German occupation, the story follows Murrey Yeovil, who returns from a hunting trip to find his life irrevocably changed. As he navigates a city transformed by war, he grapples with personal loss, shifting loyalties, and the pervasive atmosphere of fear and surveillance. The novel explores themes of espionage and survival while reflecting on the societal impacts of conflict and the call for national conscription. Saki's work serves as a poignant commentary on the anxieties of the time.