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The Mystery of a Hansom Cab

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340 pages
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12 hours

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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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2023
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