Should he confess all and face the consequences or should he keep his secret forever?\'A Slip Under the Microscope\' is one of H.G. Wells\' best-loved short stories, detailing the dilemma faced by the central character, Hill. During a botany exam, Hill inadvertently \'cheats\' when he moves a microscope slide and is forced to choose between coming clean or staying quiet. This tale is a fascinating dissection of the themes of honesty and ethical behaviour. With certain autobiographical elements to the story, \'A Slip Under the Microscope\' gives us a brief insight into the mind of one of the greatest authors of all time. Zdroj anotace: Web obalkyknih.cz