“They made a mess of 1914. They came a cropper in 1940. And now they're working up for it again.”
Book:Wanderers of Time
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Wanderers of Time
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John Wyndham
John Wyndham was an English science fiction writer known for his novels that often explore social and environmental issues. His works are renowned for their unique imagination and profound insights. more
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