Fergus Hume

The Gates of Dawn (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"The Gates of Dawn" by Fergus Hume is a gripping mystery novel that takes readers on a thrilling journey through the dark and dangerous streets of London. Set in the late 19th century, the story follows a determined detective as he investigates a series of perplexing crimes that lead him to the mysterious Gates of Dawn. As the detective delves deeper into the shadowy underworld of the city, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, each with their own secrets and motives. From opulent mansions to seedy alleyways, the novel paints a vivid and atmospheric picture of Victorian London, immersing readers in its gritty and captivating ambiance. Hume's skillful storytelling and intricate plot twists keep readers on the edge of their seats as they unravel the truth behind the enigmatic Gates of Dawn and the sinister forces at play. With its mix of suspense, intrigue, and a race against time, "The Gates of Dawn" is a must-read for fans of thrilling detective fiction.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789358058215
• Artikelnr.: 68909014

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.