The Silent House (1907) - Hume, Fergus
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The Silent House is a mystery novel written by Fergus Hume and published in 1907. The story is set in England and revolves around the mysterious death of a wealthy man named Sir Horace Fewbanks. The novel follows the investigation of the murder by Detective Reginald Brett, who is determined to uncover the truth behind the crime.As Brett delves deeper into the case, he discovers that there are numerous suspects, including Sir Horace's wife, his daughter, and his business partner. Each of these individuals has a motive for the murder, and Brett must use his skills and intuition to uncover the…mehr

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The Silent House is a mystery novel written by Fergus Hume and published in 1907. The story is set in England and revolves around the mysterious death of a wealthy man named Sir Horace Fewbanks. The novel follows the investigation of the murder by Detective Reginald Brett, who is determined to uncover the truth behind the crime.As Brett delves deeper into the case, he discovers that there are numerous suspects, including Sir Horace's wife, his daughter, and his business partner. Each of these individuals has a motive for the murder, and Brett must use his skills and intuition to uncover the killer's identity.The novel is filled with twists and turns, as Brett uncovers new clues and suspects throughout the investigation. The Silent House also explores themes of wealth, power, and deceit, as the characters' motivations and actions are driven by their desire for money and influence.Overall, The Silent House is a gripping and suspenseful mystery novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Hume's writing style is engaging and descriptive, and the characters are well-developed and intriguing. This book is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction and anyone who enjoys a good mystery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Ferguson Wright Hume, also known as Fergus Hume, was a prolific English novelist who wrote detective fiction, thrillers, and mysteries. Hume was born in Powick, Worcestershire, England, as the second son of James C. Hume, a Scot who worked as a clerk and steward at the county pauper and lunatic asylum. When he was three, his family moved to Dunedin, New Zealand, where he attended Otago Boys' High School and studied law at the University of Otago. He was admitted to the New Zealand Bar in 1885. Hume moved to Melbourne, Australia, shortly after graduating and began working as a barristers' clerk. He began writing plays but was unable to persuade Melbourne theatre managers to approve, let alone read them. Hume returned to England, first in London, then in Thundersley, Essex, at Church Cottage, most likely on the invitation of the Reverend Thomas Noon Talfourd Major. Hume resided in Thundersley for thirty years, producing over 130 novels and various collections, the most of which were mystery stories, although he never regained the fame of his debut novel. He also wrote lyrics for songs written by his brother-in-law, Charles Willeby, and book reviews for literary periodicals such as The Bookman. The 1911 census shows him as 'author', aged 51, and living at Church Cottage, Thundersley, which comprised of six rooms. He had a housekeeper, Ada Louise Peck, a widow aged 69. He made regular trips to Italy, France, Switzerland, and other European countries.