Retromancer by Robert Rankin
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What if the course of history took an alternate route, thanks to a rogue time-traveller named Hugo Rune? Enter 'Retromancer,' a tale set in a version of the 1960s where the Germans won the Second World War, and tea and crumpets have been replaced by bratwurst and sauerkraut. Our plucky young protagonist, Rizla, teams up with Rune to restore British dignity, one cuppa at a time.
Cue the adventurous romp through alternate timelines, featuring a smattering of historical cameos altered in delightfully surreal ways. The absurdity of the entire situation is kept afloat with Rankin's signature wit and ludicrous plot turns. What sets this novel apart is its dabble in alternate history, which adds a layer of depth to an already dense pastry of ludicrousness.