Fergus Hume

The Sacred Herb (eBook, ePUB)

A Victorian Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Supernatural Secrets

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In Fergus Hume's novel 'The Sacred Herb', readers are transported to the English countryside where a mysterious herb holds the key to a dark family secret. Written in a captivating Victorian gothic style, Hume's intricate plotting and vivid descriptions immerse the reader in a tale of love, betrayal, and ultimately redemption. The merging of supernatural elements with a realistic setting adds a thrilling twist to the narrative, making it a timeless classic in the genre of mystery and suspense fiction. Hume's attention to detail and clever use of foreshadowing keep the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end. Filled with twists and turns, 'The Sacred Herb' is a must-read for fans of gothic fiction and Victorian-era mysteries. Fergus Hume's background as a barrister and prolific author of detective fiction shines through in this novel, as he expertly crafts a gripping story that will leave readers guessing until the final pages. His keen eye for intrigue and suspense is evident throughout the book, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the darker side of human nature and the secrets that lie beneath the surface. 'The Sacred Herb' is a masterclass in storytelling that will keep readers enthralled from start to finish, making it a worthy addition to any bookshelf.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 262
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664633682
• Artikelnr.: 58436579

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.