An Account of Our Arresting Experiences

"An Account of Our Arresting Experiences" by Conway Evans is an autobiographical story set in the early days of World War I, recounting a group's frantic escape from Germany as war breaks out. The author, along with Lyra Nickerson and Katherine Schermerhorn, find themselves in Berlin just as whispers of war turn into a looming threat, starting from their stay in the fancy Hotel Adlon to their desperate search for a way out. Evans documents the increasing fear and uncertainty of the time, complete with tense run-ins with suspicious authorities and soldiers who see them as possible spies. Navigating a landscape filled with misunderstandings and animosity, they face close calls and rigorous questioning until they manage to journey to neutral Holland, narrowly escaping the approaching war. Told with a sharp eye for detail and a touch of humor, the story gives a lively, personal look at an incredibly chaotic and dangerous moment in history.