The Mikado Jewel (eBook, ePUB) - Hume, Fergus
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Fergus Hume's novel, 'The Mikado Jewel,' is a captivating mystery set in London's high society. The plot follows the investigation of a stolen jewel by a clever detective, incorporating elements of romance and betrayal. Hume's storytelling is filled with suspense and intricate twists, keeping readers engaged until the very end. The narrative is written in a classical Victorian style, reflecting the author's careful attention to detail and character development. Hume's ability to create a vivid world filled with intrigue and moral dilemmas makes 'The Mikado Jewel' a timeless classic in the…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Fergus Hume's novel, 'The Mikado Jewel,' is a captivating mystery set in London's high society. The plot follows the investigation of a stolen jewel by a clever detective, incorporating elements of romance and betrayal. Hume's storytelling is filled with suspense and intricate twists, keeping readers engaged until the very end. The narrative is written in a classical Victorian style, reflecting the author's careful attention to detail and character development. Hume's ability to create a vivid world filled with intrigue and moral dilemmas makes 'The Mikado Jewel' a timeless classic in the detective fiction genre. By blending elements of high society with a thrilling mystery, Hume crafts a compelling narrative that is sure to entertain and challenge readers. Fans of Victorian detective fiction and intricate storytelling will undoubtedly find 'The Mikado Jewel' to be a rewarding read that showcases Hume's talent for crafting complex and engaging narratives.
Autorenporträt
Ferguson Wright Hume, also known as Fergus Hume, was a prolific English novelist who wrote detective fiction, thrillers, and mysteries. Hume was born in Powick, Worcestershire, England, as the second son of James C. Hume, a Scot who worked as a clerk and steward at the county pauper and lunatic asylum. When he was three, his family moved to Dunedin, New Zealand, where he attended Otago Boys' High School and studied law at the University of Otago. He was admitted to the New Zealand Bar in 1885. Hume moved to Melbourne, Australia, shortly after graduating and began working as a barristers' clerk. He began writing plays but was unable to persuade Melbourne theatre managers to approve, let alone read them. Hume returned to England, first in London, then in Thundersley, Essex, at Church Cottage, most likely on the invitation of the Reverend Thomas Noon Talfourd Major. Hume resided in Thundersley for thirty years, producing over 130 novels and various collections, the most of which were mystery stories, although he never regained the fame of his debut novel. He also wrote lyrics for songs written by his brother-in-law, Charles Willeby, and book reviews for literary periodicals such as The Bookman. The 1911 census shows him as 'author', aged 51, and living at Church Cottage, Thundersley, which comprised of six rooms. He had a housekeeper, Ada Louise Peck, a widow aged 69. He made regular trips to Italy, France, Switzerland, and other European countries.