In this ominous novel of the future, Daphne du Maurier explores the implications of a political, economic, and military alliance between Britain and America. Emma wakes one morning to an apocalyptic world. The cozy existence she shares with her grandmother, a once-famous actress, has been shattered–there’s no mail, no telephone, no radio, and an American warship sits in the harbor. As the two women piece together clues about the "friendly" military occupation on their doorstep, family, friends, and neighbors gather to protect their heritage.          

          The Americans seize England – and one woman defies them! US marines land in Cornwall and Mad – a world famous ex-actress – autocratic and irresistible, rallies her family, friends and neighbours to protect their heritage. Unforgettable characters from the enchanted pen of a favourite storyteller hold you spellbound as they live more dangerously, more excitingly, more spectacularly, than any of Trelawney’s countrymen since danger last threatened these shores.