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Bulldog Drummond at Bay
Sapper
出版DigiCat, 2022-11-22
主題Fiction / General
ISBNEAN:8596547424772
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=zc-jEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋In 'Bulldog Drummond at Bay', Sapper serves up a thrilling installment in his famed Bulldog Drummond series. Delving deep into the trenches of mystery and suspense, the protagonist, Hugh Drummond, finds himself grappling with a sequence of events that are as bewildering as they are dangerous. Sapper's narrative is a careful blend of fast-paced action and intrigue, crafted in a literary style that both pays homage to the detective genre and maintains a distinct voice—an echo of the interwar period's zeitgeist. The unfolding plot, punctuated by cryptic clues and shrouded in the quintessentially British atmospheric tension, is emblematic of the author's capacity to hold a mirror to the societal concerns of his time while engaging the reader's appetite for cerebral challenges. Sapper, the pen name for Herman Cyril McNeile, crafted Bulldog Drummond's character against a backdrop of his own experiences as a former military officer and his insights into post-WWI England. The authenticity with which he portrays his characters' bravado and their staunchly patriotic stances is reflective of his personal ideologies and wartime camaraderie. It is this intimate knowledge of military life and the psychological aftermath of war that bleathed life into the stoic, unflappable, and ever-resourceful figure of Drummond, embodying the traditional British hero with modern sensibilities. 'Bulldog Drummond at Bay' is quintessential reading for aficionados of classic crime fiction. The book's intricate plot, seasoned with danger, loyalty, and the undying thrill of the hunt, recommends it as an exalting addition to any mystery lover's library. Sapper's masterful storytelling invites the reader into a world where wit is as sharp as a knife and the line between friend and foe is perilously thin. Prepare for a riveting experience that not only challenges the intellect but also provides a window into the ethos of an era.