Anno Domini 2000

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Set in the year 2000, the narrative explores a transformed British Empire where women have gained the right to vote, leading to a significant shift in gender roles. Hilda Fitzherbert, New Zealand's dynamic Prime Minister, embodies this new era. However, her romantic involvement with Emperor Albert jeopardizes diplomatic stability with the United States, risking the fragile peace. Recognized as a pioneering work of science fiction, the novel presciently addresses social changes that would shape New Zealand's role in the twentieth century.