Breakaway House
Breakaway House by Arthur W. Upfield, published by ETT Imprint in October 2022, is a work of literature that delves into the mystery genre. This edition spans 198 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Harry Tremayne, a policeman who travels to a remote valley in the Murchison region of Western Australia to search for his brother, who disappeared while investigating the murder of a police detective. The story raises questions about the involvement of gold smugglers at Breakaway House in this unfolding mystery.
Readers will find a blend of historical context and suspense as Tremayne navigates the challenges of the Australian outback. The book, originally published as a serial in 1932, is set in Mt Magnet, a location known for its gold mining history. Upfield’s early exploration of the themes of mystery and police procedural elements is evident throughout the narrative, providing insight into the genre’s development. This edition offers a glimpse into the author’s treatment of the landscape and the complexities of human interactions within it.
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Harry Tremayne, a policeman, goes to an isolated valley in the remote Murchison region of Western Australia to find his brother – who vanished a month earlier while investigating the murder of a police detective. Do the gold smugglers at Breakaway House hold the answers to the mystery?
First published as a serial in the Perth Daily News in 1932, the real setting for the book is Mt Magnet, about 150k north of Perth, deep in gold country.
It is somewhat less intense and less effective than the books in the Bony series, but it is successful as an early effort of Upfield’s treatment of the Australian outback. – Ray Browne, The Spirit of Australia
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