Fergus Hume

The Fever of Life (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"The Fever of Life" by Fergus Hume is a riveting novel that explores the complexities of human existence and the relentless pursuit of desires and ambitions. Set against the backdrop of a bustling city, the story follows a diverse cast of characters whose lives intertwine in unexpected ways. From the ambitious young entrepreneur striving for success to the jaded artist seeking inspiration, Hume delves into the depths of their desires, fears, and vulnerabilities. As the characters navigate the complexities of love, passion, and personal growth, they are confronted with the feverish intensity of life's challenges. Through richly drawn settings and vivid descriptions, Hume captures the essence of the city and its inhabitants, immersing readers in a world of vibrant energy and emotional turmoil. With its engaging narrative and thought-provoking themes, "The Fever of Life" is a captivating exploration of the human condition.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789358058390
• Artikelnr.: 68909297

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.