The Pagan's Cup (eBook, ePUB) - Hume, Fergus
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Fergus Hume's 'The Pagan's Cup' is a gripping murder mystery novel set against the backdrop of the late 19th century in England. The story follows the investigation of a baffling murder case involving a precious ancient relic known as the Pagan's Cup, leading the reader through a labyrinth of deceit, betrayal, and hidden motives. Hume's literary style is characterized by its intricate plotting, clever red herrings, and vivid characterizations, which keep readers on the edge of their seats until the thrilling conclusion. This novel, with its rich historical detail and compelling narrative,…mehr

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Fergus Hume's 'The Pagan's Cup' is a gripping murder mystery novel set against the backdrop of the late 19th century in England. The story follows the investigation of a baffling murder case involving a precious ancient relic known as the Pagan's Cup, leading the reader through a labyrinth of deceit, betrayal, and hidden motives. Hume's literary style is characterized by its intricate plotting, clever red herrings, and vivid characterizations, which keep readers on the edge of their seats until the thrilling conclusion. This novel, with its rich historical detail and compelling narrative, stands as a testament to Hume's mastery of the mystery genre and his ability to captivate audiences with his storytelling. 'The Pagan's Cup' is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction and anyone who enjoys a well-crafted and engaging mystery novel.
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.