The Millionaire Mystery

By Fergus Hume

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A homeless man uncovers a shocking crime when he witnesses a millionaire’s body being stolen from its grave, leading him into a world of hidden secrets and deadly intentions.

Genres

Crime/Mystery Literature Fiction

Released

2017-11-13

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Summary

"The Millionaire Mystery" by Fergus Hume is an engaging mystery set in the early 1900s, which centers around the perplexing death of a wealthy millionaire. The story kicks off with Cicero Gramp, previously a homeless drifter, stumbling into a complicated plot filled with grave robbing, murder, and the concealed past of the deceased Richard Marlow. Arriving in a peaceful village, Gramp soon learns of Marlow's death and overhears questionable talks that hint at something sinister. His curiosity drives him to look more closely, but things get intense when he sees two mysterious figures digging up Marlow’s body, thrusting Gramp into a dangerous mission to untangle the intricate secrets behind Marlow’s wealth, connections, and suspicious death.