Fergus Hume

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The Lone Inn (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

"The Lone Inn" by Fergus Hume is a gripping tale of mystery and intrigue set in the secluded countryside. This atmospheric novel takes readers on a suspenseful journey as secrets unfold and dark pasts resurface. When a weary traveller seeks shelter at the lone inn, he becomes embroiled in a web of enigmatic characters and peculiar occurrences. As the night progresses, strange events begin to unfold, revealing a hidden world of deception, betrayal, and long-buried secrets. The protagonist must navigate through a labyrinth of lies and unexpected twists to uncover the truth and survive the night. Hume's skillful storytelling and vivid descriptions immerse readers in the eerie atmosphere of the isolated inn, keeping them on the edge of their seats. "The Lone Inn" is a classic mystery novel that combines elements of suspense, psychological tension, and a chilling ambiance.

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Autor

Fergusson Wright Hume (1859 - 1932), known as Fergus Hume, was a prolific English novelist. Finding that the novels of Émile Gaboriau were then very popular in Melbourne, Hume obtained and read a set of them and determined to write a novel of the same kind. The result was The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, set in Melbourne, with descriptions of poor urban life based on his knowledge of Little Bourke Street. It was self-published in 1886 and became a great success. Because he sold the British and American rights for 50 pounds, however, he reaped little of the potential financial benefit. It became the best-selling mystery novel of the Victorian era; in 1990 John Sutherland called it the "most sensationally popular crime and detective novel of the century". This novel inspired Arthur Conan Doyle to write A Study in Scarlet, which introduced the fictional consulting detective Sherlock Holmes. Doyle remarked, "Hansom Cab was a slight tale, mostly sold by 'puffing'." After the success of his first novel and the publication of another, Professor Brankel's Secret (c.?1886), Hume returned to England in 1888. His third novel was titled Madame Midas and it was based on the life of the mine and newspaper owner Alice Ann Cornwell. This book became a play and her estranged husband, John Whiteman, sued over its content. Hume resided in London for a few years and then moved to the Essex countryside where he lived in Thundersley for 30 years. Eventually he produced more than 100 novels and short stories.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789358058284
• Artikelnr.: 68909296