Fergus Hume

Miss Mephistopheles (eBook, ePUB)

A Victorian Tale of Secrets, Deception, and Dark Desires

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Miss Mephistopheles," Fergus Hume weaves a captivating tale that merges elements of mystery and the occult within a backdrop of Victorian society. The novel showcases Hume'Äôs characteristic prose, rich with atmospheric descriptions and intricate characterizations, as it follows the enigmatic figure of a beautiful yet morally ambiguous woman who entices those around her into a web of intrigue and desire. The narrative is laced with dark humor and sharp insights into societal norms, creating a compelling critique of the era's moral dilemmas and the human condition. Fergus Hume, a prolific writer of mystery novels and one of the earliest masters of the genre, drew upon his background in law and his fascination with the darker aspects of human nature to craft this compelling narrative. His experiences as an immigrant in late 19th century England and his keen observations of the social fabric of the time undoubtedly influenced Hume's exploration of themes surrounding temptation, power, and the duality of human existence. "Miss Mephistopheles" is a must-read for enthusiasts of classic literature and mystery alike, as it offers not only an enthralling plot but also a profound commentary on the complexities of morality. Readers will find themselves inexorably drawn into its pages, compelled to grapple with the question of whether the allure of darkness can ever truly be resisted.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 374
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066215514
• Artikelnr.: 58753928

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.