The Disappearing Eye (eBook, ePUB) - Hume, Fergus
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Fergus Hume's 'The Disappearing Eye' is a gripping mystery novel set in the late 19th century. The book follows the character of Detective Jack Tarling as he investigates a perplexing case of a missing eye that holds the key to a larger conspiracy. Hume's writing style is characterized by its detailed descriptions, complex plot twists, and engaging dialogue, which all contribute to the suspenseful atmosphere of the story. The novel's exploration of crime and human nature reflects the author's fascination with the darker aspects of society during the Victorian era. Fergus Hume, a prolific…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Fergus Hume's 'The Disappearing Eye' is a gripping mystery novel set in the late 19th century. The book follows the character of Detective Jack Tarling as he investigates a perplexing case of a missing eye that holds the key to a larger conspiracy. Hume's writing style is characterized by its detailed descriptions, complex plot twists, and engaging dialogue, which all contribute to the suspenseful atmosphere of the story. The novel's exploration of crime and human nature reflects the author's fascination with the darker aspects of society during the Victorian era. Fergus Hume, a prolific writer of mystery fiction, was inspired to write 'The Disappearing Eye' by his interest in the criminal mind and the challenges faced by detectives in solving intricate cases. His background in law and journalism provided him with the necessary skills to create a compelling narrative that keeps readers guessing until the very end. Hume's contributions to the detective genre have solidified his reputation as a master storyteller in the realm of mystery fiction. 'The Disappearing Eye' is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction and anyone who enjoys a well-crafted mystery novel. Fergus Hume's expert storytelling and clever plot twists will keep readers on the edge of their seats as they unravel the secrets hidden within the pages of this captivating book.
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.