Fergus Hume
Ferguson Wright Hume, known as Fergus Hume, was a prolific English novelist, known for his detective fiction, thrillers and mysteries.
The Man with a Secret: A Novel
A disgraced artist seeking refuge in his past finds his path unexpectedly intertwined with a man he wronged, sparking a tale of secrets, betrayals, and the elusive possibility of redemption.
By Fergus Hume
The Millionaire Mystery
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.
By Fergus Hume
Miss Mephistopheles: A Novel (Sequel to Madame Midas.)
In late 19th century Australia, a writer and a reporter chase dreams and romance, a path paved with danger and centered around a mysterious actress.
By Fergus Hume
A Traitor in London
In a village filled with secrets, a captain's forbidden love and a family inheritance collide, leading to murder and a race to uncover a shocking truth.
By Fergus Hume
The Fever of Life
Amidst a dockyard-turned-whimsical-retreat, a journalist and a beautiful young woman uncover life's complexities through witty banter and budding connections.
By Fergus Hume
The Turnpike House
In a world of secrets, a mother and son must confront the past in order to survive the return of a sinister ex-convict.
By Fergus Hume
The Pagan's Cup
In a quaint village's hidden conflicts, an outsider's gift ignites a storm of desires and secrets, threatening to shatter the delicate balance of love and obligation.
By Fergus Hume
A Coin of Edward VII: A Detective Story
In a wintry landscape of secrets and suspicions, a Christmas celebration becomes a crime scene when jealousy ignites a murder.
By Fergus Hume
The Spider
** In a society veiled by secrets, a determined inquiry agent must confront a charming rival and expose a notorious blackmailer before his world crumbles under a web of deceit.
By Fergus Hume
The Disappearing Eye
When a playwright stumbles upon a dead body and a missing glass eye, he must solve the murder to clear his name, revealing scandalous secrets along the way.
By Fergus Hume
The Amethyst Cross
A forbidden love is tested by a controlling father, a violent attack, and the mystery hidden within a stolen family heirloom.
By Fergus Hume
The Island of Fantasy: A Romance
Weary of wealth and shadowed by sadness, a young artist searches for meaning and love, guided by friendship and entangled in family affairs.
By Fergus Hume
The Crimson Cryptogram: A Detective Story
When a desperate woman accuses someone of murder, a doctor and a journalist must solve a trail of bizarre clues to find the truth.
By Fergus Hume
The Mystery Queen
A young couple risks everything to solve a perplexing murder, exposing hidden treachery and dark conspiracies.
By Fergus Hume
The Purple Fern
In a quaint, snow-covered town, a doctor's delayed arrival sets off a series of mysterious, interconnected events, revealing a hidden plot that threatens to disrupt everything he knows.
By Fergus Hume
The Opal Serpent
** A young writer's pursuit of fame and love in London leads him to a mysterious family and a jeweled serpent that unlocks long hidden and dangerous secrets.
By Fergus Hume
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Fergus Hume
Explore a detailed list of mystery and crime stories from a prolific author during the Victorian era, filled with suspenseful cases and intriguing characters.
By Fergus Hume
For the Defence
In a world of jealousy and old superstitions, two adopted brothers find their love for the same woman challenged when predictions and fate make them question everything.
By Fergus Hume
The Bishop's Secret
In a quaint English cathedral city, a bishop's life unravels, revealing hidden secrets and sparking a wave of social intrigue and potential scandal within the church community.
By Fergus Hume
Red Money
Amidst a backdrop of wealth and suspicion, a tangled web of love, betrayal, and hidden identities emerges, threatening to expose the secrets that lie beneath the surface of high society.
By Fergus Hume