Jonah's Luck (eBook, ePUB) - Hume, Fergus
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Fergus Hume's 'Jonah's Luck' is a gripping mystery novel set in the late 19th century. The story follows a young man named Jonah who finds himself accused of a crime he did not commit. As he sets out to clear his name, he unravels a web of deceit and intrigue that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. Hume's writing style is reminiscent of other popular detective fiction of the time, with a focus on intricate plot twists and well-developed characters. The atmospheric descriptions and cleverly placed clues make this novel a must-read for fans of classic mystery fiction. 'Jonah's Luck' is…mehr

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Fergus Hume's 'Jonah's Luck' is a gripping mystery novel set in the late 19th century. The story follows a young man named Jonah who finds himself accused of a crime he did not commit. As he sets out to clear his name, he unravels a web of deceit and intrigue that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. Hume's writing style is reminiscent of other popular detective fiction of the time, with a focus on intricate plot twists and well-developed characters. The atmospheric descriptions and cleverly placed clues make this novel a must-read for fans of classic mystery fiction. 'Jonah's Luck' is a captivating blend of suspense and clever storytelling that will keep readers guessing until the very end.
Autorenporträt
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.