For the Defence (eBook, ePUB) - Hume, Fergus
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Fergus Hume's novel 'For the Defence' is a captivating legal thriller that follows the story of a young solicitor, Roland Dale. Set in Victorian-era England, the novel expertly combines elements of mystery, suspense, and courtroom drama, creating a page-turning experience for readers interested in legal fiction. Hume's prose is both eloquent and detailed, painting a vivid picture of the social and legal landscape of the time. The plot unfolds with unexpected twists and turns, keeping the reader engaged until the final verdict is revealed. Hume's writing style showcases his skill in crafting…mehr

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Fergus Hume's novel 'For the Defence' is a captivating legal thriller that follows the story of a young solicitor, Roland Dale. Set in Victorian-era England, the novel expertly combines elements of mystery, suspense, and courtroom drama, creating a page-turning experience for readers interested in legal fiction. Hume's prose is both eloquent and detailed, painting a vivid picture of the social and legal landscape of the time. The plot unfolds with unexpected twists and turns, keeping the reader engaged until the final verdict is revealed. Hume's writing style showcases his skill in crafting intricate plots and complex characters, making 'For the Defence' a standout novel in the genre. Hume's background as a law clerk and his keen interest in criminal investigations are evident in the meticulous attention to legal procedures and details throughout the book. His experience in the legal field adds a level of authenticity to the narrative, enhancing the overall reading experience for those who enjoy legal thrillers or historical fiction. I highly recommend 'For the Defence' to readers who appreciate well-researched and gripping legal dramas that transport them to another time and place.
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.