<영어로 읽는 고전 _ 핸리 빔 파이퍼의 총기살인>
"Murder in the Gunroom"은 H. Beam Piper가 쓴 미스터리 소설로 1953년에 처음 출판되었다. Piper의 다른 작품과 달리 이 소설은 SF가 아니라 20세기 중반 미국을 배경으로 한 살인 미스터리다. 이 이야기는 총기에 대한 파이퍼의 관심과 지식을 보여주며, 이는 내러티브에서 중요한 역할을 한다.
"총실 살인"은 복잡한 구성, 총기에 대한 세세한 부분에 대한 관심, 인간의 본성과 동기에 대한 탐구로 잘 알려져 있다. 파이퍼의 SF 작품에 더 익숙한 독자들에게 파이퍼의 글에 대한 다른 관점을 제공하고 작가로서의 다재다능함을 보여준다.


"Murder in the Gunroom" is a mystery novel written by H. Beam Piper and first published in 1953. Unlike Piper's other works, this novel is not science fiction, but a murder mystery set in mid-20th century America. This story shows Piper's interest and knowledge of firearms, which plays an important role in the narrative.
“Gunroom Murder” is known for its complex plot, attention to detail about firearms, and its exploration of human nature and motivation. It provides readers more familiar with Pfeiffer's science fiction work with a different perspective on Pfeiffer's writing and demonstrates his versatility as a writer.

요약
줄거리는 총기 수집가 레인 플레밍의 죽음을 중심으로 전개되는데, 레인 플레밍의 죽음은 처음에는 우발적인 총격으로 판명된다. 그러나 플레밍의 죽음이 진짜 사고인지 살인인지에 대한 조사가 시작되면서 의혹이 제기되고…. 주인공 제프 랜드는 총기 전문가이자 아마추어 탐정으로 사건을 해결하기 위해 투입된다. Rand는 수사를 더 깊이 조사하면서 Fleming을 죽일 이유가 있는 비밀, 동기 및 다양한 인물을 밝혀내는데….

Summary
The plot revolves around the death of gun collector Lane Fleming, whose death is initially determined to be an accidental shooting. However, as the investigation begins to determine whether Fleming's death was truly an accident or a murder, suspicions are raised... . The main character, Jeff Land, is a firearms expert and amateur detective who is brought in to solve the case. As Rand probes deeper into the investigation, he uncovers secrets, motives, and various characters who may have a reason to kill Fleming... .

Contents

CHAPTER I. It was hard to judge Jeff Rand's age from his appearance
CHAPTER II. After ushering his client out the hall door
CHAPTER III. Humphrey Goode was sixty-ish
CHAPTER IV. Stephen Gresham was in his early sixties
CHAPTER V. Rand drove slowly through Rosemont, the next day
CHAPTER VI. The Fleming butler?Walters
CHAPTER VII. When Walters entered, Rand had his pipe lit
CHAPTER VIII. Pre-dinner cocktails in the library seemed to be a sort of household rite
CHAPTER IX. Rand found another car, a smoke-gray Plymouth coupe
CHAPTER X. When Rand came down to breakfast the next morning
CHAPTER XI. Mick McKenna had put his finger right on the sore spot
CHAPTER XII. Gresham must have been waiting inside the door
CHAPTER XIII. Rand found Gladys alone in the library
CHAPTER XIV. Neither of them spoke for a moment or two
CHAPTER XV. Parking in the drive
CHAPTER XVI. It was raining again as Rand parked his car
CHAPTER XVII. When he rose, the next morning
CHAPTER XVIII. Dave Ritter, driving his small coupe
CHAPTER XIX. There was less feuding at dinner
CHAPTER XX. The dining-room was empty
CHAPTER XXI. In the month which followed, events transpired through