The island of anarchy: A fragment of history in the 20th century

"The Island of Anarchy: A Fragment of History in the 20th Century" by Elizabeth Waterhouse is a historical fiction set in a reimagined England consumed by social unrest, where a young, radical government exiles criminals and anarchists to the newly formed island of Meliora. As factions clash over ideals, Meliora becomes a hotbed of violence and chaos, testing the limits of freedom and order until a catastrophic event forces the divided inhabitants to unite in a desperate plea for salvation. The story paints a picture of a society grappling with morality, governance, and human nature when challenged to create a functional community from the ground up.