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Set in the summer of 1914, Mr. Britling Sees It Through follows the lives of an eccentric writer and his circle of friends as they entertain wealthy guests and indulge in leisurely affairs across the English Channel. The peaceful atmosphere of house parties and romantic escapades is shattered when Germany invades Belgium, forcing Mr. Britling—and the broader society—to confront the realities of World War I.
First publish date: 1916
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: H. G. Wells
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