Fergus Hume

The Lost Parchment (eBook, ePUB)

A Detective Story

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Fergus Hume's 'The Lost Parchment' is a gripping mystery novel set in the late 19th century, known for its intricate plot and well-crafted characters. The novel follows the protagonist as he stumbles upon a hidden parchment that leads him on a journey to solve a mysterious disappearance, filled with twists and turns that keep the reader engaged until the very end. Hume's literary style is reminiscent of other popular detective fiction of the time, making it a must-read for fans of the genre. The book also delves into themes of deception, loyalty, and the consequences of keeping secrets, adding depth to the narrative and leaving readers questioning the true nature of the characters involved. Fergus Hume's 'The Lost Parchment' is a classic example of Victorian-era detective fiction that continues to captivate readers with its well-crafted plot and intriguing characters, making it a timeless addition to any mystery lover's bookshelf.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 257
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664589910
• Artikelnr.: 58436445

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.