Fergus Hume

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The Purple Fern (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

The Purple Fern" is an enthralling mystery novel penned by Fergus Hume, a master of detective fiction. The story revolves around a perplexing crime involving a rare and valuable purple fern, which mysteriously disappears from a wealthy collector's possession. As the investigation unfolds, readers are taken on a thrilling journey filled with unexpected twists, complex characters, and a web of secrets and deception. Hume's intricate plotting and keen attention to detail make "The Purple Fern" a captivating read that keeps readers guessing until the very end. With elements of suspense, intrigue, and a touch of romance, this novel showcases Hume's talent for crafting compelling narratives that leave readers eagerly turning the pages.

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Autor

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789358058789
• Artikelnr.: 68909169