Fergus Hume

The Disappearing Eye (eBook, ePUB)

Unraveling a Victorian Whodunit: A Detective's Hunt for the Disappearing Eye

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Fergus Hume's "The Disappearing Eye" masterfully weaves a narrative steeped in suspense and mystery, presenting readers with a thrilling exploration of crime and the human psyche. Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, Hume employs a rich, atmospheric literary style characterized by vivid imagery and intricate character development. The plot is centered around a series of baffling disappearances that challenge the very fabric of perception, drawing the reader into a labyrinth of intrigue and moral ambiguity where nothing is as it seems. Hume'Äôs narrative reflects the era'Äôs fascination with the supernatural and the emerging fields of psychology and forensic science, making it a compelling product of its time. Fergus Hume, an influential figure in the mystery genre, wrote "The Disappearing Eye" during a period marked by his own struggles against a literary landscape dominated by established authors. Having experienced success with his novel "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," Hume sought to push the boundaries of traditional detective fiction, drawing inspiration from his own experiences and the societal pressures of late 19th-century Europe. This book is highly recommended for readers who appreciate a complex narrative that intertwines psychological depth with a riveting mystery. Hume'Äôs skillful storytelling and innovative plot devices not only entertain but also provoke thoughtful reflection on the nature of perception and reality. Dive into "The Disappearing Eye" for a captivating experience that challenges your understanding of truth.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664573377
• Artikelnr.: 58562254

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.