Bøger af A. E. W. Mason

Harry Feversham, en ung officer af gammel soldaterfamilie indgiver sin afskedsansøgning på samme tid som hans regiment bliver udsendt til krigen mod Mahdist-oprøret i Sudan i 1880erne. Nogle officerskolleger, der er kommet under vejr med, at Feversham kendte til marchordren, da han tog sin afsked, mener at han er fej og har vanæret sig ved denne handling, og sender ham hver en hvid fjer som symbol på denne anklage. Da hans forlovede, Ethne, får anklagen at vide, og Harry ikke kan eller vil indrømme, at han har gjort det for hendes skyld, hæver hun forlovelsen og slår hånden af ham, og det samme gør Harrys uforstående gamle hugaf af en fader.Fra det øjeblik, han forlader Ethne, vier Harry sit liv til at vaske anklagen for fejhed af sig og få sine tidligere kammerater til at tage deres fjer tilbage, og drager til Sudan for under dække at finde lejlighed til at bevise sit mod. Romanen er A. E. W. Masons mesterværk, og denne historie om britiske militære æresbegreber i den sidste del af dronning Victorias regeringstid og midt i Imperiets glansperiode er filmatiseret mindst syv gange, senest med Heath Ledger som Harry Feversham.

""The House of the Arrow"" is a captivating mystery novel penned by A.E.W. Mason, celebrated for its intriguing plot and meticulous attention to detail. Set in the idyllic French countryside, the story revolves around the enigmatic murder of a Parisian financier, leading to a complex investigation by Inspector Hanaud of the French Sûreté. As the case unravels, Mason skillfully weaves a tale of suspense, deception, and hidden motives, showcasing the inspector's keen intuition and astute deduction. Against the backdrop of a charming provincial setting, the novel delves into the intricacies of human behavior and the consequences of greed and betrayal. With its engaging narrative and well-crafted characters, ""The House of the Arrow"" stands as a testament to Mason's mastery in crafting a gripping mystery, captivating readers with its suspenseful twists and the unraveling of the truth behind the elusive House of the Arrow.

A famous French detective investigates the murder and robbery of a wealthy widow. At the Villa Rose, by A.E.W. Mason, marks the first case and appearance of Inspector Gabriel Hanaud. It follows the investigation of a young woman who is being targeted by police for an elaborate crime.

When a man¿s childhood friend has been murdered, he travels to Austria to confront the mischievous figure whose betrayal ultimately led to his horrific death. This is a classic revenge tale that develops into a tumultuous love story. Morrice Buckler is a young man studying in Holland when he receives a disturbing message. His childhood friend, who was in dire straits, is executed for aiding two rebels. Morrice is driven by revenge and eager to find Count Lukstein, the man responsible for his friend¿s capture and death. Morrice fully intends to make him pay for his actions with his life. Despite their animosity, Morrice is also drawn to the Count¿s beautiful wife, whom he engages in an unconventional courtship. The Courtship of Morrice Buckler: A Romance is full of adventure and revenge. It has an exciting narrative with similar themes found in Mason¿s other books such as The Four Feathers and Fire Over England With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Courtship of Morrice Buckler: A Romance is both modern and readable.

Officer Harry Feversham leaves his military position right before an important battle to the disappointment of his three closest friends and the woman he loves. Appalled by his decision, they each gift him with one striking symbol¿a white feather. A young British soldier, Harry Feversham, suddenly resigns from his post and leaves his regiment. He is quickly overcome with shame as he receives four feathers, which signify his cowardice. Three are from his peers Captain Trench, Lieutenant Castleton and Lieutenant Willoughby, and one is from his fiancée, Ethne Eustace. Driven by guilt, Harry participates in various heroic acts to regain his honor and return their feathers. The Four Feathers is one of A.E.W. Mason¿s most famous works. It explores the unbearable weight of status and reputation in a world driven by strict codes. It has been adapted multiple times for television and film. The most notable version was the 2002 feature starring Oscar-winner Heath Ledger as Harry. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Four Feathers is both modern and readable.

Running Water is an adventure novel by the British writer A.E.W.Mason in 1907. The story could be noticeable as mountaineering crime fiction with a romantic turn. A story of danger, romance, and adventure as mountain-climbers fight to save a climber who has slipped on a huge glacier. The novel combines a love story with a story of adventures under the banner of philosophical views. The heroine of this romance is Sylvia Thesiger, a beautiful young woman with an envious mother and love of the Alps. The novel begins with her first climb, up the icy black rocks of Col. Silent to the top of Aiguille d'Argentiere, in the company of Captain Hilary Chayne. After their first meeting on the Mont Blanc mountain, Sylvia goes back to England to live with her father (whom she has never link up). Skinner shows to be a dangerous man with a puzzling past and Sylvia tries, with Chayne's help, to protect the appointed victim. The final encounter takes place on the lethal Brenva route, one of the most adventurous ways to reach the top of Mont Blanc.

Detektyw Hanaud zostaje poproszony o zbadanie okoliczności śmierci bogatej wdowy, pani Dauyray. Kobieta została uduszona w swojej Willi Róż, co więcej z tym zabójstwem wiąże się kradzież jej cennej biżuterii. W kręgu podejrzanych jest młoda przyjaciółka madame Dauyray, Celia Harland, która zniknęła zaraz po zgłoszeniu zabójstwa. Inspektor Hanaud odkrywa, że w tajemniczej Willi Róż odbywały się seanse spirytystyczne, zaś piękna Celia występowała w nich jako medium. Okazuje się, że ostatni seans kobieta miała przeprowadzić właśnie w noc morderstwa... ,,Willa Róż" to najbardziej udana powieść detektywistyczna Masona. Na jej motywach powstała sztuka teatralna z 1920 r. oraz cztery adaptacje filmowe z lat 1920-1940. Książka przypadnie do gustu miłośnikom pełnych zawiłych szczegółów zagadek kryminalnych i wczesnych powieści detektywistycznych w stylu Agathy Christie. Śledztwa inspektora Hanauda - seria powieści detektywistycznych A. E. W. Masona, w których występuje fikcyjny francuski inspektor John Hanaud i jego przyjaciel, były finansista Julius Ricardo. Postać Hanauda była wzorowana na dwóch prawdziwych szefach policji Monsieur Macé i Monsieur Goron, których wspomnienia czytywał Mason. Niewysoki i przysadzisty detektyw Hanaud miał być całkowitym przeciwieństwem szczupłego Sherlocka Holmesa, przez wielu uważany jest za inspirację do stworzenia Herkulesa Poirota Agathy Christie. Alfred Edward Woodley Mason (ur. 7 marca 1865 w Dulwich, zm. 22 listopada 1948 w Londynie) - brytyjski pisarz, dramaturg, podróżnik i alpinista, polityk zaangażowany w życie społeczne. Kształcił się w Dulwich College, a w 1888 r. ukończył Trinity College w Oksfordzie. Zadebiutował w 1895 r. utworem ,,A romance of Wastale", ale największą sławę przyniosły mu ,,Cztery pióra" (1902 r.) i ,,Tajemnica Willi Róż" (1910 r.) - powieść kryminalna o losach detektywa Hanauda, uważanego za inspirację do stworzenia Herkulesa Poirota Agathy Christie. Podczas I wojny światowej piastował funkcję burmistrza, służył w Pułku Manchester oraz Royal Marines. Jako wojskowy był założycielem siatek kontrwywiadowczych w imieniu rządu brytyjskiego. W uznaniu zasług zaproponowano mu tytuł szlachecki, ale Mason odmówił jego przyjęcia, argumentując, że niewiele on by znaczył dla bezdzietnego mężczyzny.

Podczas pobytu w Birmie pułkownik John Strickland poszukuje rubinu na prezent dla swej czarującej, ale trochę postrzelonej przyjaciółki Ariadne Ferne. W międzyczasie Strickland zostaje poproszony o wzięcie udziału w polowaniu i zastrzelenie budzącego strach w okolicy tygrysa-ludojada. Mężczyzna z oddaniem realizuje swoją misję i nawet nocą stara się wytropić w dżungli groźnego drapieżnika. Kiedy w świetle księżyca jego oczom wreszcie ukazuje się coś, co przypomina wielkiego, dzikiego kota, okazuje się... że to nie żaden tygrys, ale ludzka bestia ukryta w zwierzęcej skórze. ,,Człowiek tygrys" z 1927 r. to udane połączenie powieści detektywistycznej, pełnego grozy thrillera oraz klasycznego romansu - całość utrzymana jest na wysokim poziomie literackim. Jeśli szukasz pełnej mrocznych zagadek lektury z dreszczykiem, z pewnością przypadnie ci do gustu to dzieło A. E. W. Masona.

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