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The trilogy follows the story of two characters, Anthony Rogers and Clara Hapscomb, who find themselves in New York City after a cataclysmic event destroys civilization and plunges the world into darkness. The first book, "The Vacant World," begins with the protagonists awakening from a suspended animation, discovering a desolate world and attempting to survive in the aftermath of the catastrophe.As the narrative progresses through "Beyond the Great Oblivion" and "The Afterglow," the characters encounter various challenges, conflicts, and discoveries while trying to rebuild society and uncovering the mysteries surrounding the downfall of civilization.George Allan England's trilogy is a classic example of early 20th-century science fiction, exploring themes of survival, human resilience, societal reconstruction, and the consequences of a world-changing disaster. The series depicts the struggles and innovations of the characters as they grapple with the remnants of a lost civilization and strive to create a new world in the wake of destruction.