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| Author | : Fergus Hume |
| Publisher | : LA CASE Books |
| Total Pages | : 492 |
| Release | : 2022-08-28 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
A new edition of the classic work of nineteenth century mystery fiction, The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, by Fergus Hume (1859-1932). Originally published in 1886, and set in Victorian-era Melbourne, Australia, The Mystery of a Hansom Cab is the story of a mysterious body discovered in a hansom cab. The ensuing homicide investigation, led by our protagonist Detective Gorby, draws us into the long buried secrets of the rich and influential Frettlby family and the class struggles that divide the rich and poor in Victorian-era Melbourne, Australia. A lively and engaging novel, The Mystery of a Hansom Cab is still a sensational read for lovers of mysteries stories, and is also a must-read for fans of the genre as a pivotal example of the evolution of the genre from sensationalist crime literature to complex detective thrillers. The Mystery of a Hansom Cab was Australia's first international bestselling novel and remains one of the bestselling detective novels of the 19th century. Published one year prior to Arthur Conan Doyle's A Study In Scarlet, it was ground-breaking and genre-defining, and in fact old-sold this first of Doyle's Sherlock Holmes novels.
| Author | : Fergus Hume |
| Publisher | : Library of Alexandria |
| Total Pages | : 555 |
| Release | : 1986-01-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1465560769 |
| Author | : Martin Edwards |
| Publisher | : Sourcebooks, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 273 |
| Release | : 2017-01-03 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1464206767 |
Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder "Edwards's second winter-themed anthology in the British Library Crime Classics series is a standout. As in the most successful of such volumes, the editor's expertise results in a selection of unusual suspects, expanding readers' knowledge." —Publishers Weekly STARRED review Crimson Snow brings together a dozen vintage crime stories set in winter. Welcome to a world of Father Christmases behaving oddly, a famous fictional detective in a Yuletide drama, mysterious tracks in the snow, and some very unpleasant carol singers. There's no denying that the supposed season of goodwill is a time of year that lends itself to detective fiction. On a cold night, it's tempting to curl up by the fireside with a good mystery. And more than that, claustrophobic house parties, with people cooped up with long-estranged relatives, can provide plenty of motives for murder. Including forgotten stories by major writers such as Margery Allingham, as well as classic tales by less familiar crime novelists, each story in this selection is introduced by the leading expert on classic crime, Martin Edwards. The resulting volume is an entertaining and atmospheric compendium of wintry delights.
| Author | : Fergus Hume |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 245 |
| Release | : 2023-12-05 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
Fergus Hume's 'The Mystery of a Hansom Cab' is a groundbreaking British mystery novel that follows the investigation of a murder inside a hansom cab in Melbourne. With a gripping plot filled with twists and turns, Hume's literary style captivates readers with its detailed descriptions and engaging narrative. This novel is considered one of the earliest examples of the detective genre and has been praised for its intricate plot development and well-crafted characters, setting it apart from other mystery novels of its time. Filled with suspense and intrigue, 'The Mystery of a Hansom Cab' keeps readers guessing until the very end, making it a must-read for fans of classic British mysteries. Fergus Hume, a British-born author, drew inspiration from his experiences living in Australia to write 'The Mystery of a Hansom Cab'. His background in law and deep interest in crime fiction influenced the meticulous attention to detail and legal accuracy present in the novel. Hume's dedication to crafting a suspenseful mystery with a unique setting showcases his talent as a writer and cements his place in the history of British literature. Fans of classic mystery novels and those interested in the early development of the detective genre will find 'The Mystery of a Hansom Cab' an enthralling read. Hume's masterful storytelling and innovative approach to the mystery genre make this novel a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.
| Author | : Fergus Hume |
| Publisher | : Read Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 368 |
| Release | : 2016-01-18 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1473379016 |
This early work by Fergus Hume was originally published in 1888 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Madame Midas' is a tale of Australian mining life. Fergusson Wright Hume was born on 8th July 1859 in England, the second son of Dr. James Hume. The family migrated to New Zealand where Fergus was enrolled at Otago Boys' High School, and later continued his legal and literary studies at the University of Otago. Hume returned to England in 1888 where he resided in London for a few years until moving to the Essex countryside. There he published over 100 novels, mainly in the mystery fiction genre, though none had the success of his début work.
| Author | : Leigh Hearon |
| Publisher | : Kensington Cozies |
| Total Pages | : 352 |
| Release | : 2016-04-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1496700341 |
This debut of a mystery series starring a sleuthing horse trainer is “a winner right out of the gate” (Fern Michaels, #1 New York Times–bestselling author). When horse trainer Annie Carson rescues a beautiful thoroughbred from a roadside rollover, she knows the horse is lucky to be alive . . . unlike the driver. After rehabilitating the injured animal at her Carson Stables ranch, Annie delivers the horse to Hilda Colbert—the thoroughbred’s neurotic and controlling owner—only to find she’s been permanently put out to pasture. Two deaths in three days is unheard of in the small Olympic Peninsula county, and Annie decides to start sniffing around. She’s confident she can track down a killer . . . but she may not know how ruthless this killer really is . . .
| Author | : Charles Felix |
| Publisher | : e-artnow |
| Total Pages | : 118 |
| Release | : 2020-12-17 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
Source documents compiled by insurance investigator Ralph Henderson are used to build a case against Baron "R___", who is suspected of murdering his wife. The baron's wife died from drinking a bottle of acid, apparently while sleepwalking in her husband's private laboratory. Henderson's suspicions are raised when he learns that the baron recently had purchased five life insurance policies for his wife. As Henderson investigates the case, he discovers not one but three murders. Although the baron's guilt is clear to the reader even from the outset, how he did it remains a mystery. Eventually this is revealed, but how to catch him becomes the final challenge; he seems to have committed the perfect crime.
| Author | : John Dickson Carr |
| Publisher | : Open Road Media |
| Total Pages | : 342 |
| Release | : 2014-03-25 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1480472387 |
Hurled back in time, a London police detective struggles to solve a nineteenth-century murder mystery in Golden Age master John Dickson Carr’s thrilling mystery novel A woman is killed in a well-lit corridor, dying before the eyes of three witnesses who, impossibly, detect no foul play. For more than a century, this baffling murder lies cold in the files of Scotland Yard until it is discovered by Detective-Superintendent John Cheviot, who yearns to apply modern scientific policing to the grisly old case. He is about to get his chance. Taking a cab to Scotland Yard, Cheviot steps out in front of Old Scotland Yard and sees a beautiful woman beckoning him. Suddenly it is 1829 and Cheviot is a member of the newly organized London police force. He might now have an opportunity to solve the most puzzling murder in the Yard’s history, but in a time before fingerprints and ballistic analysis, he will find police work to be far more baffling and brutal than he is used to.
| Author | : Fergus Hume |
| Publisher | : DigiCat |
| Total Pages | : 4632 |
| Release | : 2023-12-30 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
This Fergus Hume thriller collection is formatted to the highest digital standards. The edition incorporates an interactive table of contents, footnotes and other information relevant to the content which makes the reading experience meticulously organized and enjoyable. Fergus Hume (1859-1932) was a prolific English novelist. His self-published novel, "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab", became a great success. Hume based his descriptions of poor urban life on his knowledge of Little Bourke Street. It eventually became the best selling mystery novel of the Victorian era, author John Sutherland terming it the "most sensationally popular crime and detective novel of the century". Table of Contents: The Mystery of a Hansom Cab Professor Brankel's Secret Madame Midas The Harlequin Opal The Expedition of Captain Flick Hagar of the Pawn-Shop The Silent House The Bishop's Secret A Woman's Burden The Pagan's Cup A Coin of Edward VII The Mandarin's Fan The Red Window The Secret Passage The Opal Serpent The Green Mummy The Crowned Skull The Solitary Farm The Mystery Queen Red Money A Son of Perdition
| Author | : Curtis Evans |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 304 |
| Release | : 2017-01-11 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 1476626332 |
Before the 1969 Stonewall Riots, LGBTQ life was dominated by the negative image of "the closet"--the metaphorical space where that which was deemed "queer" was hidden from a hostile public view. Literary studies of queer themes and characters in crime fiction have tended to focus on the more positive and explicit representations since the riots, while pre-Stonewall works are thought to reference queer only negatively or obliquely. This collection of new essays questions that view with an investigation of queer aspects in crime fiction published over eight decades, from the corseted Victorian era to the unbuttoned 1960s.
