Fergus Hume
Ferguson Wright Hume, known as Fergus Hume, was a prolific English novelist, known for his detective fiction, thrillers and mysteries.
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 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
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
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
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 Lone Inn: A Mystery
In a secluded inn brimming with secrets, a traveler's quest for shelter hurls him into a dangerous game of deception, rivalry, and possible murder.
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
The Piccadilly Puzzle: A Mysterious Story
Amidst a dazzling high-society ball, a shocking murder turns London into a dangerous maze of hidden motives and deadly secrets.
By Fergus Hume
Lady Jim of Curzon Street: A Novel
Caught in a web of societal expectations and financial ruin, a resourceful woman navigates a tumultuous marriage while desperately seeking a way out of her predicament, which risks bringing her close to the point of no return.
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 Clock Struck One
Unravel a dark secret where a young woman faces love, buried pasts, and a looming threat that could change everything.
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 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
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 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 Silent House
A chance encounter pulls a young barrister into a world of haunted houses, strange residents, and deadly mysteries, where nothing is as it seems.
By Fergus Hume
The Solitary Farm
In a world of love, envy, and murder, a young woman's choice between a preacher and a journalist leads to deadly consequences on her family farm.
By Fergus Hume
The Silver Bullet
Two friends on a leisurely walk stumble upon a grand mansion and a dead body, launching them into a dangerous investigation filled with hidden motives and deadly suspects.
By Fergus Hume
The White Room
In a tranquil suburb, a detective must unravel a web of secrets and deceit to find out who murdered the young woman in the all-white room.
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