The Case of the "Flitterbat Lancers"
The narrative revolves around a group of elite warriors known as the Flitterbat Lancers. They are an enigmatic and feared force within the kingdom's military. The story delves into their origins, revealing that they were once ordinary soldiers who underwent rigorous training to become highly skilled and deadly fighters. Their unique abilities allow them to move with incredible speed and agility, making them nearly unstoppable on the battlefield. However, this comes at a terrible cost: each time they use their powers, they lose a fragment of their memories. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the Flitterbat Lancers are not just warriors but also pawns in a larger game of politics and deception.
By Arthur Morrison · First published 1897 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime · 3 chapters · 15,016 words
First lines
In none of the cases of investigation by Martin Hewitt which I have as yet recorded had I any direct and substantial personal interest. In the case I am about to set forth, however, I had some such interest, though legally, I fear, it amounted to no more than the cost of a smashed pane of glass. But the case in some ways was one of the most curious which came under my notice, and completely justified Hewitt's oft repeated dictum that there was nothing, however romantic or apparently improbable, that had not happened at some time in London.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Arthur Morrison
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime
- Length: 15,016 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 144 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — Given that Arthur Morrison is known for his detective stories and the title suggests a case or mystery to be solved, the mystery genre is a safe assumption.
- Detective Fiction — Morrison's work often centers around cases solved by detectives, making detective fiction a likely categorization.
- Crime — The reference to a 'case' in the title suggests some sort of criminal act needing resolution.
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mystery · thriller · detective · crime · suspense · whodunit · victorian · british · historical · fiction · novel · literature