In "A Conspiracy of Friends" by Alexander McCall Smith, a character mentions seeing Mr. Snark in a tunnel shortly before fearing for his safety. Dr. Ferman expresses concern that he might have been atomized, indicating a serious and possibly dangerous situation. This moment reflects the tension and urgency of the narrative, hinting at a larger scheme at play. An MP's casual response, mentioning a bye-election, adds a layer of irony and highlights the contrast between personal crises and political affairs. The juxtaposition of life-threatening events with mundane political concerns underscores the absurdity often found in the intertwining of personal and public life in the story.

In "A Conspiracy of Friends" by Alexander McCall Smith, a character mentions seeing Mr. Snark in a tunnel shortly before fearing for his safety. Dr. Ferman expresses concern that he might have been atomized, indicating a serious and possibly dangerous situation. This moment reflects the tension and urgency of the narrative, hinting at a larger scheme at play.

An MP's casual response, mentioning a bye-election, adds a layer of irony and highlights the contrast between personal crises and political affairs. The juxtaposition of life-threatening events with mundane political concerns underscores the absurdity often found in the intertwining of personal and public life in the story.