The Day of Wrath

Description of the book

Louis Tracy's 'The Day of Wrath' is a gripping novel set during World War I. The story follows British staff officer Arthur Dalroy as he attempts to leave Berlin for London on the day that Kaiser Wilhelm declares war on France and Russia. Along the way, he meets Irene Berresford, a young Englishwoman trying to rescue her sister in Brussels. Despite assuming they will be safe due to Belgian neutrality, they soon discover that the German invasion has begun, and they are at risk of being arrested and shot as spies. The pair must escape Aachen and make their way towards the coast, all while avoiding being caught by German forces. This thrilling novel will keep readers on the edge of their seats as they follow the protagonists' dangerous journey.