A Glass of Whisky by H.C. McNeile
The story revolves around a young officer who returns to England after serving in the Boer War and becomes embroiled in a series of misadventures involving a woman and a glass of whisky. The narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and redemption as the protagonist navigates his complicated relationships with those around him.
By H.C. McNeile · First published 1928 · Genre: Mystery, Crime, Thriller · 7,749 words
First lines
"IT'S as easy as shelling peas to be a detective in fiction," grunted / the Barrister. "He's merely the author of the yarn disguised as a / character, and he knows the solution before he starts."
"But the reader doesn't, if the story is told well," objected the / Doctor. "And that's all that matters."
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A Glass of Whisky is listed on Textopian as a novel by H.C. McNeile, dated 1928 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: H.C. McNeile
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Crime, Thriller, Drama, Historical Fiction
- Length: 7,749 words
- Structure: 1 section, 132 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The plot revolves around a murder investigation with clues and a detective-like narrative.
- Crime — The central event is a murder, and the story explores the circumstances and investigation surrounding it.
- Thriller — The narrative includes suspenseful elements, such as the murder mystery and the tension of uncovering the truth.
- Drama — The story involves complex relationships and emotional conflicts, particularly between the characters involved in the murder case.
Tags
War Fiction · British Literature · Adventure Novel · Action Story · Humor · Satire · Anti-Hero Protagonist · Military Setting · WWI Era · Soldier's Life · Comedy of Manners · Social Commentary