Nordenholt's Million

"Nordenholt's Million" by J. J. Connington is a story set in the near future, where a strange ecological disaster known as the "Blight" endangers the world. Flint, a former automobile businessman, finds himself caught up in this disaster after meeting Wotherspoon, a scientist, and witnessing a strange incident in his lab. As the Blight destroys crops and London faces food shortages, Flint is pulled into a world of political games and tough choices that leaders must make to ensure society's survival. The story kicks off with Flint recalling his past success before dealing with a growing crisis that will change everything, foreshadowing a wild ride as humanity copes with a collapsing world.