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The Mystery of a Hansom Cab

A Story of One Forgotten

By: Fergus Hume

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The Mystery of a Hansom Cab (1886) is a mystery novel by Fergus Hume. An immediate bestseller for Hume, The Mystery of a Hansom Cab is a gripping novel with an atmospheric intensity and tightly wound mystery worthy of the best of Victorian fiction. Published the year before Arthur Conan Doyle’s debut, A Study in Scarlet (1887), Hume’s novel became the first international bestseller to be published in Australia. Adapted countless times for film, theater, radio, and television, The Mystery of a Hansom Cab is a classic detective story and a landmark in Australian literature. In Melbourne, Australia, a cabman stops to pick up a presumably drunk passenger. Helped into the cab by an unknown man, who claims to be a friend, the gentleman settles in for the ride homeward. Accustomed to such things, especially in the darkness of early morning, the cabman begins his ride. When he asks his passenger for directions, however, he receives no response, and turns to find that the man is dead. He drives straight to the local police station, where Detective Gorby begins his investigation. Was the friend in fact the murderer, or was he simply a good Samaritan who believed he was helping a drunk man make it home? When the killer is discovered, however, the mystery remains. Over the story looms the shadow of the Frettlby family, whose secrets threaten to smother all of Melbourne. The Mystery of a Hansom Cab is a masterpiece of slow-burning suspicion between the rich and the poor, a story of law and those willing to break it. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Fergus Hume’s The Mystery of a Hansom Cab is a classic of Australian mystery and detective fiction reimagined for modern readers.

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BRITISH MYSTERIES - Fergus Hume Collection: 21 Thriller Novels in One Volume

The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, Red Money, The Bishop's Secret, The Pagan's Cup, A Coin of Edward VII, The Secret Passage, The Green Mummy, A Woman's Burden, The Crowned Skull, Hagar of the Pawn-Shop…

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BRITISH MYSTERIES - Fergus Hume Collection: 21 Thriller Novels in One Volume

The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, Red Money, The Bishop's Secret, The Pagan's Cup, A Coin of Edward VII, The Secret Passage, The Green Mummy, A Woman's Burden, The Crowned Skull, Hagar of the Pawn-Shop…

By: Fergus Hume

This Fergus Hume thriller collection is formatted to the highest digital standards. The edition incorporates an interactive table of contents, footnotes and other information relevant to the content which makes the reading experience meticulously organized and enjoyable. Fergus Hume (1859-1932) was a prolific English novelist. His self-published novel, "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab", became a great success. Hume based his descriptions of poor urban life on his knowledge of Little Bourke Street. It eventually became the best selling mystery novel of the Victorian era, author John Sutherland terming it the "most sensationally popular crime and detective novel of the century". Table of Contents: The Mystery of a Hansom Cab Professor Brankel's Secret Madame Midas The Harlequin Opal The Expedition of Captain Flick Hagar of the Pawn-Shop The Silent House The Bishop's Secret A Woman's Burden The Pagan's Cup A Coin of Edward VII The Mandarin's Fan The Red Window The Secret Passage The Opal Serpent The Green Mummy The Crowned Skull The Solitary Farm The Mystery Queen Red Money A Son of Perdition

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Delphi Collected Works of Fergus Hume (Illustrated)

By: Fergus Hume

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Delphi Collected Works of Fergus Hume (Illustrated)

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The prolific author of vintage thrillers, Fergus Hume rose to fame following the publication of his first novel, ‘The Mystery of a Hansom Cab’. It became the best-selling mystery novel of the Victorian era and went on to inspire Arthur Conan Doyle to write ‘A Study in Scarlet’, featuring Sherlock Holmes. This comprehensive eBook presents Hume’s collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Hume’s life and works * Concise introductions to the major novels * 64 novels, with individual contents tables * Features many rare novels for the first time in digital publishing * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Famous works are fully illustrated with their original artwork * Rare story collections * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories * Easily locate the short stories you want to read * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Novels The Mystery of a Hansom Cab Professor Brankel’s Secret Madame Midas The Girl from Malta The Piccadilly Puzzle The Gentleman Who Vanished Miss Mephistopheles The Man with a Secret A Creature of the Night Monsieur Judas When I Lived in Bohemia Whom God Hath Joined The Fever of Life The Chinese Jar The Island of Fantasy The Harlequin Opal The Lone Inn The Gates of Dawn The Third Volume The White Prior Tracked by a Tattoo The Clock Struck One The Rainbow Feather The Devil-Stick The Red-Headed Man The Silent House in Pimlico The Indian Bangle The Crimson Cryptogram The Vanishing of Tera The Bishop’s Secret The Lady from Nowhere A Traitor in London The Millionaire Mystery A Woman’s Burden The Pagan’s Cup The Turnpike House A Coin of Edward VII The Silver Bullet The Yellow Holly The Mandarin’s Fan The Red Window The White Room The Secret Passage Lady Jim of Curzon Street The Opal Serpent The Wooden Hand The Black Patch The Purple Fern The Amethyst Cross The Sealed Message The Green Mummy The Crowned Skull The Sacred Herb The Solitary Farm The Peacock of Jewels The Mikado Jewel The Spider The Pink Shop The Mystery Queen Red Money A Son of Perdition In Queer Street The Lost Parchment The Red Bicycle The Short Story Collections Chronicles of Faeryland The Dwarf’s Chamber and Other Stories Hagar of the Pawn-Shop The Dancer in Red The Short Stories List of Short Stories in Chronological Order List of Short Stories in Alphabetical Order Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks

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The Millionaire Mystery

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The Millionaire Mystery

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The Pink Shop

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The Pink Shop

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Fergus Hume novel "The Pink Shop" is a compelling examine that tells a thrilling story set in a mysterious and intriguing establishment. The plot revolves across the Pink Shop, an area full of secrets and techniques and intrigue. As characters end up entangled in the store's mystique, a series of events occur, revealing unexpected links and mystery histories. Fergus Hume, famed for his mastery of mystery and suspense, creates a story that mixes romance, intrigue, and suspense. The Pink Shop becomes a focus for the individuals, every with their very own motivations and dreams, including layers of complication to the tale. The paintings delves into troubles of affection, treachery, and the implications of buried pasts. The writer's wealthy descriptions and remarkable feel of atmosphere convey the Pink Shop and its surrounds to existence. Readers are drawn right into an international full of secrets, and each person plays a function in solving the thriller. Fergus Hume's writing capability shines through as he creates suspense and expectation, preserving the reader fascinated from begin to finish.

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The gates of dawn

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The gates of dawn

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The Gates of Dawn" by Fergus Hume is a riveting mystery novel that unfolds in opposition to the backdrop of Victorian England. The narrative is woven with problematic plots, complicated characters, and a suspenseful environment that keeps readers on the threshold of their seats. The tale revolves around a mysterious murder that happens under the eerie mild of the Gates of Dawn, a picturesque setting that hides dark secrets. As the investigation unfolds, readers are drawn into a web of deception, intrigue, and hidden reasons. Hume masterfully crafts a plot that keeps the reader guessing till the very last revelation. The characters within the novel are richly developed, each with their own reasons and secrets. The protagonist, at the side of a solid of fascinating people, navigates via a labyrinth of twists and turns, uncovering the truth layer by means of layer. Hume's writing captures the essence of the Victorian technology, immersing readers in an international of gaslit streets, opulent estates, and a society teeming with both propriety and scandal. "The Gates of Dawn" stands proud as a conventional example of Victorian thriller fiction, showcasing Hume's storytelling prowess and his capability to create a gripping narrative that transcends time.

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The Secret Passage

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The Secret Passage

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The Secret Passage (1905) is a mystery novel by Fergus Hume. Although not as successful as The Mystery of a Hansom Cab (1886), an immediate bestseller for Hume, The Secret Passage is a gripping novel with an atmospheric intensity and tightly wound mystery worthy of the best of Victorian fiction. From an author whose work inspired Arthur Conan Doyle, The Secret Passage is a story of murder with a haunting, original conclusion. Susan Grant, a young woman seeking employment, arrives at Rose Cottage, the home of Miss Loach. After a brief but intense interview, Susan begins working as a parlor maid, quickly discovering the high standard to which Miss Loach holds her employees. Across town, her sister Mrs. Octagon, a writer with a penchant for self-promotion, lives with her husband, Peter, and daughter, Juliet. Speaking with Juliet following afternoon tea one day, Mrs. Octagon raises the topic of her sister, whose quiet life she deeply disapproves of. At this moment, as though by a stroke of fate, her husband bursts in with the news of Miss Loach's murder. As Jennings, a local detective, begins his investigation, he discovers a broad cast of friends, employees, and acquaintances, all of whom harbor some motive--but who could have been driven to murder? Was it Susan, whose history working for a mysterious Spaniard seems questionable at best? Was it Mrs. Octagon, from whom the topic of her sister had always drawn the bitterest of words? As The Secret Passage winds toward its cunning conclusion, one thing becomes clear--the line between malice and murder remains murky, even under the brightest of lights. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Fergus Hume's The Secret Passage is a classic of English mystery and detective fiction reimagined for modern readers.

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151327838X

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Madame Midas

By: Fergus Hume

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Madame Midas

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Madame Midas (1888) is a mystery novel by Fergus Hume. Although not as successful as The Mystery of a Hansom Cab (1886), an immediate bestseller for Hume, Madame Midas is a gripping novel with forbidden romance and a tightly wound mystery worthy of the best of Victorian fiction. From an author whose work inspired Arthur Conan Doyle, Madame Midas is a story of fortune and loss set in the shadow of Australia’s nineteenth century gold rush. In the mid-nineteenth century, Robert Curtis—along with countless other desperate and adventurous men—journeyed to Australia in search of fortune. Having established a successful mine in Ballarat, Curtis settled in Melbourne, where he married and had a daughter. In her youth, Miss Curtis was the talk of the town, and though she could have chosen any man for her husband, she found herself attracted to Mr. Villiers, a charming-yet-suspicious gentleman. Not long after their wedding, his intentions become all too clear, and soon his gambling threatens to erase the Curtis fortune. Outraged and disgraced, Mrs. Villiers flees to Ballarat, where she turns her attention to managing her father’s mine. Known to the local people as Madame Midas, she maintains a hard exterior in order not only to hide the truth of her past, but to guard herself from the cruelty of men. When a pair of escaped prisoners lands on the nearby shore, however, her newfound security faces a formidable threat. Madame Midas is a tale of love lost and found, of violence and greed in a country built on shallow, unstable foundations. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Fergus Hume’s Madame Midas is a classic of Australian mystery and detective fiction reimagined for modern readers.

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1513278827

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The Gentleman Who Vanished A Psychological Phantasy

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The Gentleman Who Vanished A Psychological Phantasy

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The Gentleman Who Vanished: A Psychological Phantasy" by using Fergus Hume is a compelling thriller story approximately the mysterious disappearance of a rich gentleman named Mr. Thomas Pendarth. Set in Victorian England, the tale begins when Mr. Pendarth disappears without a trace, leaving behind a bewildered circle of family and friends. As suspicions develop and rumors unfold, the protagonist, investigator Mr. Gryce, is called upon to solve the mystery and find out the truth in the back of Mr. Pendarth's disappearance. With rigorous interest to element and tremendous investigative talents, Mr. Gryce delves into the suspects' lives, revealing a network of secrets and techniques, lies, and hidden intentions. As the investigation continues, Mr. Gryce need to navigate a maze of clues and red herrings to piece collectively the mystery of Mr. Pendarth's disappearance. Along the manner, he meets a numerous ensemble of characters, every with their own motivations and goals. Through twists and turns, thrilling disclosures, and unexpected narrative tendencies, "The Gentleman Who Vanished" keeps readers on the brink of their seats till the shocking climax. Fergus Hume's tricky narrative, attractive characters, and evocative setting create a riveting tale of intrigue, tension, and mental suspense.

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The Green Mummy

By: Fergus Hume

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The Green Mummy

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The Green Mummy" by Fergus Hume is a thrilling mystery novel that captivates readers with its intricate plot, suspenseful environment, and a touch of the supernatural. This work showcases Hume's expertise for crafting engaging narratives inside the tradition of conventional detective fiction. The tale begins with the distxtery of a mysterious mummy that appears to possess a malevolent pressure. As the characters delve into the secrets surrounding the historic artifact, they become entangled in an internet of deceit, murder, and the occult. The narrative unfolds towards the backdrop of London, adding an atmospheric and Victorian ambiance to the tale. Inspector Heatherstone, a pro detective, takes at the challenge of unraveling the enigma surrounding the green mummy. As he investigates, he encounters a cast of exciting characters, each with their personal motives and secrets. The novel weaves together factors of crime, suspense, and the supernatural, preserving readers on the threshold of their seats. Fergus Hume's storytelling prowess shines via in "The Green Mummy," as he skillfully combines elements of conventional mystery with a touch of the uncanny.

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Miss Mephistopheles

A Novel

By: Fergus Hume

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Miss Mephistopheles

A Novel

By: Fergus Hume

Miss Mephistopheles (1890) is a mystery novel by Fergus Hume. Although not as successful as The Mystery of a Hansom Cab (1886), an immediate bestseller for Hume, Miss Mephistopheles is a gripping novel with forbidden romance and a tightly wound mystery worthy of the best of Victorian fiction. A sequel to Madame Midas (1888), a story of fortune and loss set in the shadow of Australia’s nineteenth century gold rush, Miss Mephistopheles examines the solidarity between women abused and abandoned by men. Having lost her family fortune to a deceitful husband, Mrs. Villiers flees to Ballarat, where she turns her attention to managing her father’s mine. Known to the local people as Madame Midas, she maintains a hard exterior in order not only to hide the truth of her past, but to guard herself from the cruelty of men. There, she rescues a young girl named Kitty Marchurst, a preacher’s daughter misled by a wicked ex-convict. Raising her daughter Meg, Marchurst becomes a star in the Melbourne burlesque scene, acquiring wealth and fame beyond her wildest dreams. When her beloved diamonds are stolen, however, her world—and the city itself—threaten to come crashing down. Enmeshed in this mystery are an American insurance agent and Mrs. Villiers’ estranged husband, shadowy figures who move in and out of respectable society looking for vulnerable marks. Miss Mephistopheles is a tale of violence and greed set in a country built on wealth gathered too quickly to last. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Fergus Hume’s Miss Mephistopheles is a classic of Australian mystery and detective fiction reimagined for modern readers.

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The Collected Works of Fergus Hume: 22 Thriller Novels (Including The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, The Secret Passage, The Bishop's Secret, The Green Mummy, The Silent House, The Crowned Skull and more)

Red Money, The Pagan's Cup, A Coin of Edward VII, A Woman's Burden, Hagar of the Pawn-Shop, The Expedition of Captain Flick, The Opal Serpent…

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The Collected Works of Fergus Hume: 22 Thriller Novels (Including The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, The Secret Passage, The Bishop's Secret, The Green Mummy, The Silent House, The Crowned Skull and more)

Red Money, The Pagan's Cup, A Coin of Edward VII, A Woman's Burden, Hagar of the Pawn-Shop, The Expedition of Captain Flick, The Opal Serpent…

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This carefully crafted ebook: “The Collected Works of Fergus Hume: 22 Thriller Novels (Including The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, The Secret Passage, The Bishop's Secret, The Green Mummy, The Silent House, The Crowned Skull and more)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Fergus Hume (1859-1932) was a prolific English novelist. His self-published novel, “The Mystery of a Hansom Cab”, became a great success. Hume based his descriptions of poor urban life on his knowledge of Little Bourke Street. It eventually became the best selling mystery novel of the Victorian era, author John Sutherland terming it the "most sensationally popular crime and detective novel of the century". Table of Contents The Mystery of a Hansom Cab Professor Brankel's Secret Madame Midas The Harlequin Opal The Expedition of Captain Flick Hagar of the Pawn-Shop The Silent House The Bishop's Secret A Woman's Burden The Pagan's Cup A Coin of Edward VII The Mandarin's Fan The Red Window The Secret Passage The Opal Serpent The Green Mummy The Crowned Skull The Solitary Farm The Mystery Queen Red Money A Son of Perdition The Caravan Mystery

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The Greatest Thrillers of Fergus Hume

The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, Red Money, The Bishop's Secret, The Pagan's Cup, A Coin of Edward VII, The Secret Passage, The Green Mummy and more

By: Fergus Hume

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The Greatest Thrillers of Fergus Hume

The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, Red Money, The Bishop's Secret, The Pagan's Cup, A Coin of Edward VII, The Secret Passage, The Green Mummy and more

By: Fergus Hume

Musaicum Books presents to you this carefully created volume of "The Greatest Thrillers of Fergus Hume". This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Fergus Hume (1859-1932) was a prolific English novelist. His self-published novel, "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab", became a great success. Hume based his descriptions of poor urban life on his knowledge of Little Bourke Street. It eventually became the best selling mystery novel of the Victorian era, author John Sutherland terming it the "most sensationally popular crime and detective novel of the century". Table of Contents: The Mystery of a Hansom Cab Hagar of the Pawn-Shop The Bishop's Secret The Pagan's Cup A Coin of Edward VII The Secret Passage The Opal Serpent The Green Mummy The Mystery Queen Red Money

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The Silent House

A Novel

By: Fergus Hume

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The Silent House

A Novel

By: Fergus Hume

The Silent House (1899) is a mystery novel by Fergus Hume. Although not as successful as The Mystery of a Hansom Cab (1886), an immediate bestseller for Hume, The Silent House is a gripping novel with an atmospheric intensity and tightly wound mystery worthy of the best of Victorian fiction. From an author whose work inspired Arthur Conan Doyle, The Silent House is a story of murder with a haunting, original conclusion. At twenty-five, Lucian Denzil is at the very beginning of his career as a barrister. Settling into a serious life, he rents a modest home in Pimlico on Geneva Square. Although he endeavors to focus and live only for his work, Lucian cannot help but notice the stories told by neighbors and servants about No. 13, a home near his own on the square. Decades prior to his settling in Pimlico, No. 13, now known as “the silent house,” was the site of a gruesome murder. Over the years, it had gone unoccupied and fallen into general disrepair. In 1895, a quiet, reclusive man named Mark Berwin moved into the home, where he lived alone, and to which he could not infrequently be seen returning in the dead of night in a drunken, disturbed state. One night, while walking through Geneva Square to his own home, Lucian encounters Berwin who, intoxicated and confused, requires the young man’s assistance. Helping the older gentleman make his way to No. 13, Lucian feels a growing unease, a sense of something that will lead him not only to the heart of a local mystery, but into the depths of the silent house itself. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Fergus Hume’s The Silent House is a classic of English mystery and detective fiction reimagined for modern readers.

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1513278851

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From Aberdeen to Oxford

Collective Essays

By: Fergus Kerr

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From Aberdeen to Oxford

Collective Essays

By: Fergus Kerr

Academic theologians, when they write, normally decide for themselves what to discuss. Admittedly, these days, they may work under pressure, to ensure tenure, to advance their prospects, or to secure funding for a departmental project. Mostly, however, they work, sometimes for years, on the books which consolidate the vision of theology that has energised their teaching. Sometimes, of course, the contingencies of being invited to review a book, or take part in a conference, lead to what for medieval theologians were 'quodlibets'- responses to 'whatever', topics raised by members of the class during open-ended discussions, sometimes unexpected, even random, treated suggestively rather than fully worked out. This volume is a miscellany of just such papers, a wide ranging collection of papers from books and journals with a strong philosophical leaning.

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1923006363

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The Bishop's Secret

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The Bishop's Secret

By: Fergus Hume

Reproduction of the original: The Bishop's Secret by Fergus Hume

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The Mystery Of A Hansom Cab

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By: Fergus Hume

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The Mystery of a Hansom Cab is the original blockbuster crime novel. Set in the marvellous Melbourne of the late nineteenth century it tells a devilishly tricky tale.

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The Red Window

By: Fergus Hume

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The Red Window

By: Fergus Hume

Conniston and Gore—they used the old names in preference to the new—walked across the grass to an isolated seat under a leafless elm. The two old friends had met near the magazine in Hyde Park, on the borders of the Serpentine, and the meeting was as unexpected as pleasant. It was a gray, damp October day, and the trees were raining yellow, brown and red leaves on the sodden ground. Yet a breath of summer lingered in the atmosphere, and there was a warmth in the air which had lured many people to the Park. Winter was coming fast, and the place, untidy with withered leaves, bare of flowers, and dismal under a sombre, windy sky, looked unattractive enough. But the two did not mind the dreary day. Summer—the summer of youth—was in their hearts, and, recalling their old school friendship, they smiled on one another as they sat down. In the distance a few children were playing, their nursemaids comparing notes or chatting with friends or stray policemen, so there was no one near to overhear what they had to say. A number of fashionable carriages rolled along the road, and occasionally someone they knew would pass. But vehicles and people belonged to the old world out of which they had stepped into the new, and they sat like a couple of Peris at the gate of Paradise, but less discontented. Both the young men were handsome in their several ways. The yeoman was tall, slender, dark and markedly quiet in his manner. His clear-cut face was clean-shaven; he had black hair, dark blue eyes, put in—as the Irish say—with a dirty finger, and his figure was admirably proportioned. In his khaki he looked a fine specimen of a man in his twenty-fifth year. But his expression was stern, even bitter, and there were thoughtful furrows on his forehead which should not have been there at his age. Conniston noted these, and concluded silently that the world had gone awry with his formerly sunny-faced friend. At Eton, Gore had always been happy and good-tempered. Conniston himself formed a contrast to his companion. He was not tall, but slightly-built and wiry, alert in his manner and quick in his movements. As fair as Gore was dark, he wore a small light mustache, which he pulled restlessly when excited. In his smart, tight-fitting uniform he looked a natty jimp soldier, and his reduced position did not seem to affect his spirits. He smiled and joked and laughed and bubbled over with delight on seeing his school chum again. Gore was also delighted, but, being quieter, did not reveal his pleasure so openly.

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