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by Oliver Onions · 1873–1961
"A Case in Camera" by Oliver Onions is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story kicks off with a murder mystery, following a young artist named Philip Esdaile who finds himself entangled in a complex web of events surrounding a tragic accident involving a crashing aeroplane and a fatality. The opening chapters introduce a vibrant breakfast gathering of friends, which is abruptly interrupted by the alarming incident that will lead to unforeseen complications for the characters involved. The beginning of the novel establishes a light-hearted yet intimate atmosphere filled with camaraderie among the characters, only for it to take a dark turn when a parachute unexpectedly lands on Esdaile's studio. As the aftermath unfolds, it becomes clear that Esdaile may be hiding something related to the accident involving two aviators, one of whom is critically injured while the other is deceased. The narrative hints at secrets, potential motives, and the psychological impact this incident will have on Esdaile and his friends, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of themes such as morality, loyalty, and the repercussions of one’s actions.
Summary generated automatically by Project Gutenberg.
- Read time
- 367 min
- Words
- 80,648
- Chapters
- 41
- Paragraphs
- 1,951
- Price
- Free
- England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
- Murder -- Fiction
- Mystery fiction
"So when he saw the key story wouldn't do he fetched out this pretty little article," he continued, rapping with his knuckle on the writing-desk.
„Als er also sah, dass die Schlüsselgeschichte nicht ging, holte er dieses hübsche kleine Stück hervor“, fuhr er fort und klopfte mit dem Knöchel auf den Schreibtisch.
"Just like a kid caught stealing apples he was.
„Er war wie ein Kind, das beim Apfelklauen erwischt wird.
I asked him where he got it, and he said on the roof.
Ich fragte ihn, wo er es herhatte, und er sagte, auf dem Dach.
Then he told me all about you fellows going up into the bathroom, and how he'd been the one to crawl along the gutter because he doesn't weigh as much as either of you."
Dann erzählte er mir alles darüber, wie ihr Jungs ins Badezimmer hinaufgingt, und dass er derjenige gewesen war, der entlang der Dachrinne gekrochen war, weil er nicht so viel wie ihr wiegt.“
About the author
Oliver Onions1873–1961
George Oliver Onions, known as Oliver Onions, was an English writer born in Bradford in 1873 and died in Aberystwyth in 1961.
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Book details
- Original language
- English
- Translation
- German, machine translation
- Source text
- Project Gutenberg #43063
- Licence
- Public domain in the United States
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