Plot
Seven hundred years after the Age of Destruction, Britain of the future is administered by the peaceful Euro-African Federation. Beyond the perimeter of the Foundation's settlement at Avebury, the ancient British tribes in the forest are showing signs of unrest. ==Reception==
Reception
The short novel includes references to Roman Britain and has been interpreted as commentary on the Thatcher government, the contemporary situation in Ireland and the treatment of immigrants in England. Charles Champlin notes its "waggish good cheer". ==References==