THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB (Thriller Classic)

Set against the backdrop of Melbourne, Australia, this mystery novel delves into the investigation of a homicide discovered in a hansom cab. The narrative not only uncovers the crime but also highlights the stark social class divide within the city, vividly depicted through the author's atmospheric descriptions. Fergus Hume's self-published work gained immense popularity, becoming the best-selling mystery of the Victorian era and earning acclaim as one of the most sensational crime novels of its time.