The First Casualty
The First Casualty by Ben Elton is a gripping narrative set in Flanders during June 1917, published by Transworld Publishers in November 2005. This first edition spans 389 pages and is presented in English. The story revolves around the mysterious death of a British officer and celebrated poet, who is killed not by enemy fire but while recovering from shell shock. A young English soldier is arrested for the murder, claiming his innocence, while Douglas Konig, a former detective with the London police, investigates the case amidst the chaos of war.
Readers will find a complex mystery unfolding as Konig navigates a landscape where evidence and witnesses are vanishing into the mud. The narrative delves into themes of war, justice, and the challenges of uncovering the truth in a tumultuous environment. With its focus on the intersection of personal and historical conflict, this work offers a unique perspective on the impact of World War I, particularly within the realms of mystery and detective fiction.
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In Flanders in June 1917, a British officer and celebrated poet is shot dead, killed not by German fire, but while recuperating from shell shock well behind the lines. A young English soldier is arrested and, although he protests his innocence, charged with his murder. Douglas Konig, formerly a detective with the London police, soon discovers that both the evidence and the witnesses he needs are quite literally disappearing into the mud that surrounds him.
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