Line by line this 1898 parody follows The War of the Worlds, except that the invaders are astral women from Venus, armed with irresistible charm and envious of London’s dress shops. Their crinolines expand over the suburbs, and a tea-tray turns up in Westbourne Grove as Englishmen fall helplessly in love.
A quick, silly and affectionate send-up, best enjoyed by readers who know their Wells. Download the free EPUB.