Fergus Hume

The Man with a Secret (eBook, ePUB)

A Novel

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Fergus Hume's 'The Man with a Secret' is a gripping mystery novel that captivates readers with its intricate plot and well-developed characters. Set in late 19th-century England, the novel follows the story of a man who harbors a dark secret that threatens to unravel his life. Hume's writing style is characterized by its suspenseful and engaging narrative, making the book a page-turner for fans of detective fiction. The book is considered a classic of the genre, showcasing Hume's talent for crafting compelling mysteries that keep readers guessing until the very end. With its clever twists and turns, 'The Man with a Secret' is sure to satisfy fans of Victorian-era mysteries and lovers of thrilling storytelling. Hume's keen insight into human nature and his skillful storytelling make 'The Man with a Secret' a must-read for anyone looking for a well-crafted mystery novel that stands the test of time.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 805
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066232160
• Artikelnr.: 58753526

Autorenporträt

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.