Nadvláda – Sansom C. J. (2014)

What if in 1940, Winston Churchill did not become the British Prime Minister, but Lord Halifax? Britain would quickly make peace with Hitler, answers C. J. Sansom, and by 1952 it would have long been completely under German control. And it is in 1952 that the novel Dominion begins. The term 'World War II' does not exist; instead, it is referred to as the 'Dunkirk Campaign' – and the German-Soviet war is being fought far to the east on a front stretching almost two thousand kilometers. Britain has become a totalitarian state, the British press, radio, and television are strictly controlled, and the streets are patrolled by violent members of the Special Auxiliary Corps. The main character of the novel, government official David Fitzgerald, carefully conceals his Jewish heritage, as British Jews face increasing restrictions. In the background lurks Winston Churchill, the leader of the resistance. And in Birmingham, scientist Frank Muncaster is imprisoned in a mental asylum, along with his secret that could forever change the balance of world powers. Carefully researched details of the 'what if' scenario enhance the credibility of the thrilling adventures, espionage plot, and the readability of this grippingly written novel.