Fergus Hume

The Gates of Dawn (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"The Gates of Dawn" is a novel written by Fergus Hume, a prolific British author known for his detective fiction. It was first published in 1902. The novel follows the story of an ambitious young lawyer named Hugh Gifford who becomes entangled in a complex web of secrets, betrayal, and intrigue. Set in England, the narrative unfolds as Gifford investigates a series of mysterious events surrounding the wealthy and enigmatic Dr. Angus Carmichael and his beautiful but troubled daughter, Maud. As Gifford delves deeper into the case, he uncovers dark secrets from the past and encounters a cast of colorful characters, including scheming relatives, cunning adversaries, and potential romantic interests. The novel is characterized by its intricate plot, suspenseful atmosphere, and vividly drawn characters. "The Gates of Dawn" showcases Hume's talent for crafting compelling mysteries with unexpected twists and turns. While perhaps not as well-known as some of his other works, such as "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," it remains a captivating read for fans of classic detective fiction.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Neelkanth Prakashan
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789361441103
• Artikelnr.: 73570719

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.