Fergus Hume became renowned for his debut novel, an international bestseller, despite his initial aspirations as a dramatist. With a deep understanding of the mystery genre, cultivated through studying popular authors, Hume crafted works rich with literary allusions and complex characters. His intricate plots and explorations of societal extremes often sparked controversy, reflecting his distinctive perspective.
Set against the backdrop of a mysterious inn, this work delves into themes of intrigue and suspense. The narrative unfolds with engaging characters and a compelling plot that captivates readers. To ensure its accessibility for modern audiences, the book has been meticulously retyped and redesigned, preserving the essence of the original while enhancing readability. This effort highlights the significance of the story throughout history, making it relevant for both current and future generations.
Featuring a faithful reproduction of the original edition, this reprint maintains the integrity and quality of the initial publication. Readers can expect the same engaging content and presentation as the first release, ensuring a classic experience for both new and returning fans.
Set in a haunting mansion renowned for its eerie silence, the narrative delves into mysterious events affecting its residents. When a crime disrupts the tranquility, the house's quietness transforms into a source of tension. The story intricately unfolds through an investigation that reveals secrets, each discovery leading to further enigmas, creating a gripping atmosphere of suspense and intrigue.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote cultural literature by providing an affordable, high-quality modern edition that remains true to the original text.
The book is recognized for its significant impact on human history, leading to efforts for its preservation and modern republishing. This initiative aims to ensure that its valuable insights and themes are accessible to both present and future generations, highlighting its enduring relevance.
Set in a bustling city, the story follows the resourceful Mystery Queen as she navigates a complex web of crime and intrigue. Armed with sharp intellect and determination, she tackles a series of increasingly intricate cases, facing formidable adversaries and uncovering buried secrets. Hume's masterful storytelling immerses readers in a suspenseful narrative filled with twists and red herrings, leading to a breathtaking conclusion that cements the Mystery Queen's status as a legendary detective figure.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance. While it may contain imperfections like marks and notations due to its age, the reprint aims to protect and promote the original literature. This edition reflects a commitment to making culturally important texts accessible in high-quality formats, ensuring that the essence of the original work is maintained for contemporary readers.
Fergus Hume was renowned as the bestselling mystery writer of Victorian times after his first book, The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, broke all records. In 1901 he returned to form with this ingenious tale, selected to represent Hume's prolific output by Collins' Detective Club panel in 1930. Cicero Gramp was, according to himself, a 'professor of elocution and eloquence' - to anyone else he was no more than an engaging and extremely craft vagabond. Hence it was that he found himself awakened from his sleep in the corner of the churchyard, the cheapest available lodging, by men's voices at an hour past midnight. Two dark figures silhouetted for an instant against the white mausoleum where lay the body of the millionaire Richard Marlow. Then the turning of a key in the iron door of the vault. Silence. Two figures moving back into the night carrying a sinister burden - what Gramp guessed was the body of Marlow. But when a search was made in the vault, Marlow's coffin was found shut, and not empty: only the body in it was not Marlow's but that of another man - murdered! And that is only the first puzzle in The Millionaire Mystery . . .
In a richly evoked setting of 1880s Australia, a prominent citizen is accused of murder and a lawyer and detective unite to discover the truth. Bestselling mystery novel of the Victorian era.
Set against a backdrop of mystery and intrigue, this novel follows the thrilling quest to uncover the truth behind a series of enigmatic events linked to a precious opal. The narrative weaves together suspenseful twists and a cast of compelling characters, each with their own secrets and motivations. Fergus Hume crafts a tale rich in atmosphere, exploring themes of greed and deception, as the protagonists navigate a labyrinth of danger and desire in their pursuit of the elusive gemstone.
