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A sensational murder unfolds when a man's body is found in a hansom cab, igniting a gripping tale of crime and detection in 19th-century Melbourne. Fergus Hume's debut novel intricately weaves unexpected twists into its narrative while painting a vivid portrait of the city during its golden era post-gold rush. It contrasts the affluent lives of the wealthy elite with the harsh realities faced by the impoverished in the slums, offering a compelling commentary on social disparities in colonial Australia.
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The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, Fergus Hume
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- Released
- 2023
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Fergus Hume
- Publisher
- Culturea
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 340
- ISBN13
- 9791041805976
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery Novels, Humor, Classics, Murders, 20th century, Detective Fiction, 19th century, Detective, Historical Mystery, Australia, Riddles, Police Officers, New Zealand, Melbourne
- Rating
- 3 out of 5
- Description
- A sensational murder unfolds when a man's body is found in a hansom cab, igniting a gripping tale of crime and detection in 19th-century Melbourne. Fergus Hume's debut novel intricately weaves unexpected twists into its narrative while painting a vivid portrait of the city during its golden era post-gold rush. It contrasts the affluent lives of the wealthy elite with the harsh realities faced by the impoverished in the slums, offering a compelling commentary on social disparities in colonial Australia.