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OxStew: Cambridge Historian inspired by erotic fiction

A Cambridge Historian you have never read, but pretend you have, has announced the release of his latest book. Inspired by Fifty Shades of Grey writer E. L. James’ angle-twisting sequel, Grey, which takes the point of view of the eponymous sadomasochist billionaire, the historian’s new book, Hitler, will examine the don’s prize-winning Third Reich trilogy from the viewpoint of its main antagonist, Adolf Hitler.

The historian, whose name escapes me, told The OxStew, “I wanted to give his fans what they wanted, a companion piece that digs deeper into the psyche of the Fuhrer. I thought this was a natural progression and Christian Grey was a great inspiration.”

However, this latest book has not escaped criticism. James responded in a recent television interview that the Cambridge historian’s work was “a bit repetitive”, adding that the plot was “unbelievable” and that the German people would never fall in love with such a “power-crazed monster.” Prominent critics such as Mark Commode have similarly criticised its lack of originality. “It’s hardly got the wit of The Producers, where’s the heart?” said Commode.

Such reviews have allegedly put plans for a cinematic adaptation on hold. This would put strain on pop singer Ellie Goulding’s struggling title song “Lieb Me Like You Do” which has reached the top 40 in Argentina.

The Oxbridge don continued, “I started writing as fan-fiction, it was only natural that I ventured into history.” Reflecting on his future plans, he noted “I’ll be glad to return to Cambridge now that the university season is over, together with Oxford, it’s one of the greatest conference centres in the world.”

Hitler will be available from Friday at reputable bookstores such as The Works.

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