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100 1 _aHornung, E. W.
_q(Ernest William),
_d1866-1921
245 1 4 _aThe Camera Fiend
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-09-26
520 _a"The Camera Fiend" by E.W. Hornung is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Pocket Upton, a schoolboy navigating his precarious existence filled with asthma attacks and a quest for adventure. As he attempts to forge his identity apart from his brothers, Pocket's encounters in London lead to unexpected and life-altering consequences, including a tragic incident that complicates his life further. The opening of the novel introduces Pocket Upton as he struggles with his asthma and feels like an outsider among his peers. After being sent to London for a doctor's appointment, he wanders through the city, grappling with feelings of adventure mixed with insecurity. His impulsive decision to buy a revolver leads to a fateful night in Hyde Park, where he inadvertently shoots a man while sleepwalking, unaware of the severity of his actions. This chilling incident sets the stage for the unfolding narrative, as Pocket must confront the repercussions of his actions while striving to protect his family from the painful truth. The beginning effectively establishes both the character's internal conflict and the novel's tension, promising an exploration of themes related to innocence, guilt, and the thirst for acceptance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDetective and mystery stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30096
999 _c70944
_d70944