Who Killed Charmian Karslake? (eBook, ePUB) - Haynes, Annie
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"Beastly mess the place seems to be in," grumbled Sir Arthur Penn-Moreton, looking round the room with a disgusted air. "Well, if you will give balls you have to put up with the aftermath," said Dicky, his younger brother, screwing his monocle in his left eye as he spoke. Dicky was already seated at the table devouring kidneys and bacon with apparent relish. Sir Arthur glanced at him as he sat down opposite. "You don't look up to much this morning, Dicky!" "How can a chap look up to much when he has sat up to the small hours of the night before, dancing round with a lot of screaming young…mehr

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"Beastly mess the place seems to be in," grumbled Sir Arthur Penn-Moreton, looking round the room with a disgusted air.
"Well, if you will give balls you have to put up with the aftermath," said Dicky, his younger brother, screwing his monocle in his left eye as he spoke.
Dicky was already seated at the table devouring kidneys and bacon with apparent relish.
Sir Arthur glanced at him as he sat down opposite. "You don't look up to much this morning, Dicky!"
"How can a chap look up to much when he has sat up to the small hours of the night before, dancing round with a lot of screaming young women, and eating all sorts of indigestible food?" Dicky questioned, taking another helping of kidney. "You don't look any great shakes yourself for that matter. We are neither of us in our first youth, Arthur, you must remember. Years will tell, you know."
Autorenporträt
Annie Haynes (1865–1929) was an English novelist, best known for her detective stories. She is often considered one of the first female mystery writers to pave the way for later generations in the genre. Haynes' work is marked by its methodical plotting and her keen insight into human psychology, which allowed her to craft intricate narratives that captured the imaginations of her readers. A contemporary of Agatha Christie, her writing journey started with romantic fiction but she soon found her true calling in crime fiction, reflecting the anxieties and changing social norms of the post-World War I era. Her book 'Who Killed Charmian Karslake?' stands out as an exemplary piece of her literary style, combining the classic whodunit formula with rich characterizations and a well-drawn female protagonist. Although her career was cut short by her untimely death, Haynes left behind a legacy of 12 detective novels which are still celebrated today for their significant contribution to the development of the mystery genre, shining a light on female authors' potential in a field that was, at the time, predominantly male. Her works remain a testimony to her talent and her pioneering role in the evolution of detective literature.