Download or read book The Piccadilly Puzzle by Fergus Hume written by Fergus Hume and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-23 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fergusson Wright Hume (8 July 1859 - 12 July 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.
Download or read book The PICCADILLY PUZZLE by FERGUS HUME written by Fergus Hume and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-10 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At two o'clock in the morning during the month of August sounds of music could be heard proceeding from a brilliantly lighted house in Park Lane, where a ball was being given by the Countess of Kerstoke. True, the season was long since over, and though the greater part of London Society had migrated swallow-like to the South of Europe in search of warm weather, still there were enough people in town to justify the ball being given, and a number of celebrities were present.Outside it was dull and chill with a thick yellow fog pervading the atmosphere, but within the great ball-room it was like fairy-land with the brilliant light of the lamps, the profusion of bright flowers, and the gay dresses worn by the ladies. The orchestra hidden behind a gorgeous screen of tropical plants was playing the latest waltz, "A Friend of Mine," and the sigh and sob of the melody as it stole softly through the room seemed to inspire the dancers with a voluptuous languor as they glided over the polished floor. The soft frou-frou of women's dresses mingled with the light laughter of young girls and the whispered confidences of their partners, while over all dominated the haunting melody with its weird modulations and suggestions of sensuous passion.Near the door of the ball-room a young man of about thirty years of age was leaning against the wall in a lazy attitude, idly watching the dancers swinging past him; but judging from the preoccupied expression of his face his thoughts were evidently far away. He was tall, dark-haired, with a short cut well-trimmed beard, piercing dark eyes, a firmly compressed mouth, and judging from his swarthy complexion together with a certain crisp curl in his hair he evidently had some negro blood in his veins. Suddenly he was roused from his meditations by a touch on his shoulder, and on glancing up saw before him a stout elderly gentleman with white hair, a ruddy face, and rather a Silenus cast of countenance.The one was Spenser Ellersby, only son of a wealthy West Indian planter, and the other Horace Marton a well-known society man generally called The Town-crier, from the fact that he knew all the current scandals and retailed them with elaborate embellishments to his numerous circle of friends."Hey! Ellersby, my boy," said The Town-crier, on the alert to acquire fresh information "have you come back once more to England, home and beauty--hey? been all over the world I suppose, hey?--going to publish a book of travels--hey?""Not me," replied Ellersby in the slow, languid manner habitual to him, "everyone who goes half-a-dozen miles now-a-days publishes a book of travels under some fantastic title. I prefer to be renowned for not having done so.""Broke no new ground--hey?""No," indifferently. "I haven't the instincts of Columbus so the old ground was good enough for me. I've done Africa in a superficial manner, called on our American cousins, passed the same compliment to our Australian ditto, in fact done the usual thing with the usual result.""Hey! what's that?""A sense of being bored--I agree with Voltaire to a certain extent, 'this is the best of all possible worlds,' but one does get and little tired of it--however I have satisfied your curiosity, now return the compliment. I've been away from England for two years so know nothing of life in town--come unfold--tell me all--scandals, deaths, marriages, divorces, in fact all the gossip of the hour."This was an occupation after The Town-crier's own heart, so he launched out into a long description of folly and fashion varied by sermons and scandal, which being spiced with a little maliciousness proved quite an amusing discourse. Ellersby listened in silence with a quiet smile on his lips, every now and then giving vent to an ejaculation as he heard some special morsel of news.
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Download or read book The Piccadilly Puzzle a Mysterious Story written by Fergus Fergus Hume and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-28 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fergusson Wright Hume (8 July 1859 - 12 July 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.
Download or read book The Piccadilly Puzzle a Mysterious Story Scholar s Choice Edition written by Fergus Hume and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-14 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Piccadilly Puzzle written by Fergus Hume and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-31 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hume (1859-1932) was a prolific English novelist. Born in England, his family emigrated to New Zealand when he was three and it was here he was educated and admitted to the bar in 1885. Shortly after he relocated to Melbourne, Australia where he worked as a barrister's clerk and began writing plays without success. He then turned to mystery fiction and his first self-published work The Mystery of a Hansom Cab became the best-selling novel of the genre in the Victorian era. Hume returned to England in 1888 and went on to produce over 100 novels and stories. This novel was first published in 1889.
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Download or read book The White Room written by Fergus Hume and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-09-04 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FERGUS HUME AUTHOR of "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE PICCADILLY PUZZLE," "WHOM GOD HATH JOINED," "THE VANISHING OF TERA," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," ETC. ETC. ETC.
Download or read book The Piccadilly Puzzle written by Fergus Hume and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-03 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Piccadilly Puzzle revolves around the mysterious murder of a woman on a foggy night in a major London thoroughfare. The woman is soon identified as a certain Miss Sarschine, the mistress of a prominent Lord who has just eloped to the Azores on his private yacht with another Lord's wife. Scotland Yard's Detective Dowker, a dour looking and unassuming man, takes on the case, the most difficult of his career. Investigating the aristocracy, lords, ladies, journalists, and using whatever means possible, including a young street urchin, to track this murderer down, is what it will take to stop this murderer from killing again.
Download or read book The Piccadilly Puzzle a Mysterious Story Illustrated written by Fergus Hume and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-17 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A FOGGY NIGHT.At two o'clock in the morning during the month of August sounds of music could be heard proceeding from a brilliantly lighted house in Park Lane, where a ball was being given by the Countess of Kerstoke. True, the season was long since over, and though the greater part of London Society had migrated swallow-like to the South of Europe in search of warm weather, still there were enough people in town to justify the ball being given, and a number of celebrities were present...."
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Download or read book The Twin Mystery Or A Dashing Rescue written by Nicholas Carter and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-20 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nicholas Carter's 'The Twin Mystery; Or, A Dashing Rescue' is a gripping detective novel set in 19th-century London, known for its intricate plot twists and vivid character development. In this thrilling adventure, readers are taken on a journey through the city's dark alleys as they follow the protagonist, Detective Smith, in his quest to solve the mysterious disappearance of a pair of identical twins. Carter's descriptive prose and attention to detail immerse the reader in the atmospheric setting, creating a sense of urgency that keeps the pages turning. The book showcases Carter's skill in crafting a well-paced narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Fans of classic detective fiction will appreciate the nod to the literary traditions of the genre. Nicholas Carter, a former police detective himself, brings his firsthand experience to 'The Twin Mystery; Or, A Dashing Rescue', infusing the story with authenticity and realism. Carter's background in law enforcement lends credibility to the investigative procedures depicted in the novel, adding an extra layer of depth to the storytelling. Through his writing, Carter sheds light on the intricacies of criminal investigations, offering readers a glimpse into the complexities of solving crimes in a bygone era. I highly recommend 'The Twin Mystery; Or, A Dashing Rescue' to fans of detective fiction looking for a captivating read that combines suspense, intrigue, and historical detail. Nicholas Carter's expertly crafted novel is sure to delight mystery enthusiasts with its clever plot twists and engaging storytelling.
Download or read book Delphi Collected Works of Fergus Hume Illustrated written by Fergus Hume and published by Delphi Classics. This book was released on 2018-01-11 with total page 13561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The prolific author of vintage thrillers, Fergus Hume rose to fame following the publication of his first novel, ‘The Mystery of a Hansom Cab’. It became the best-selling mystery novel of the Victorian era and went on to inspire Arthur Conan Doyle to write ‘A Study in Scarlet’, featuring Sherlock Holmes. This comprehensive eBook presents Hume’s collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Hume’s life and works * Concise introductions to the major novels * 64 novels, with individual contents tables * Features many rare novels for the first time in digital publishing * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Famous works are fully illustrated with their original artwork * Rare story collections * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories * Easily locate the short stories you want to read * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Novels The Mystery of a Hansom Cab Professor Brankel’s Secret Madame Midas The Girl from Malta The Piccadilly Puzzle The Gentleman Who Vanished Miss Mephistopheles The Man with a Secret A Creature of the Night Monsieur Judas When I Lived in Bohemia Whom God Hath Joined The Fever of Life The Chinese Jar The Island of Fantasy The Harlequin Opal The Lone Inn The Gates of Dawn The Third Volume The White Prior Tracked by a Tattoo The Clock Struck One The Rainbow Feather The Devil-Stick The Red-Headed Man The Silent House in Pimlico The Indian Bangle The Crimson Cryptogram The Vanishing of Tera The Bishop’s Secret The Lady from Nowhere A Traitor in London The Millionaire Mystery A Woman’s Burden The Pagan’s Cup The Turnpike House A Coin of Edward VII The Silver Bullet The Yellow Holly The Mandarin’s Fan The Red Window The White Room The Secret Passage Lady Jim of Curzon Street The Opal Serpent The Wooden Hand The Black Patch The Purple Fern The Amethyst Cross The Sealed Message The Green Mummy The Crowned Skull The Sacred Herb The Solitary Farm The Peacock of Jewels The Mikado Jewel The Spider The Pink Shop The Mystery Queen Red Money A Son of Perdition In Queer Street The Lost Parchment The Red Bicycle The Short Story Collections Chronicles of Faeryland The Dwarf’s Chamber and Other Stories Hagar of the Pawn-Shop The Dancer in Red The Short Stories List of Short Stories in Chronological Order List of Short Stories in Alphabetical Order Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks
