Fergus Hume
Ferguson Wright Hume, known as Fergus Hume, was a prolific English novelist, known for his detective fiction, thrillers and mysteries.
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 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
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 Green Mummy
A couple's engagement celebration is cut short as they become entangled in a web of mummy disappearances, death, and long-buried secrets.
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
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 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 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 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
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 Scarlet Bat: A Detective Story
When a journalist wakes up next to a murdered man and his own gun is the likely weapon, he is forced to navigate shadowy enemies to clear his name.
By Fergus Hume
The Lady from Nowhere: A Detective Story
In a London suburb, an opulent yellow room becomes the scene of a baffling murder, plunging detectives into a world of hidden identities, dark secrets, and deadly card games.
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 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
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 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
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 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