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The Children of Men by P.D. James is a gripping dystopian novel set in a bleak future where humanity faces extinction due to global infertility. The story unfolds in 2021, a time when no children have been born for 25 years, leading to societal collapse and widespread despair. The protagonist, Dr. Theodore Faron, a disillusioned historian, becomes embroiled in a desperate rebellion against the oppressive government led by his cousin, Xan Lyppiatt, the Warden of England. As Theo encounters a group of dissidents who uncover a miraculous pregnancy, he is forced to confront his own apathy and rediscover hope.