Fergus Hume

Miss Mephistopheles (eBook, ePUB)

A Victorian Tale of Secrets, Deception, and Dark Desires

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Fergus Hume's captivating novel 'Miss Mephistopheles' is a gripping tale of mystery and deception set in Victorian England. The story follows the enigmatic Miss Mephistopheles, a woman with a dark secret that threatens to unravel her carefully crafted facade. Hume's intricate plotting and vivid descriptions transport the reader to a time of elaborate societal norms and hidden desires. The novel's gothic elements and suspenseful atmosphere make it a compelling read for fans of classic literature. Hume's narrative style is marked by sharp wit and deep psychological insight, delving into the complexities of human nature and the consequences of living a life built on lies. Fergus Hume, a prolific writer of detective fiction, was inspired to write 'Miss Mephistopheles' by his fascination with the darker aspects of human behavior and the dichotomy between appearance and reality. His keen observations of society's hypocrisies are reflected in the characters and plot twists of the novel, adding depth and nuance to the story. Hume's ability to create multi-dimensional characters and intricate plots sets him apart as a master of the genre, making 'Miss Mephistopheles' a standout work in his impressive body of work. I highly recommend 'Miss Mephistopheles' to readers who enjoy literary mysteries and atmospheric storytelling. Fergus Hume's deft handling of suspense and psychological depth make this novel a must-read for anyone seeking a captivating and thought-provoking literary experience.

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.