The Mystery of a Hansom Cab

"The Mystery of a Hansom Cab" by Fergus Hume is a captivating detective novel set in 19th-century Melbourne, where a puzzling murder in a hansom cab sets off a thrilling investigation. The story begins with the unsettling discovery of a dead man, his identity a mystery. Cab driver Malcolm Royston's testimony of a gentleman in a light coat assisting the victim becomes a crucial lead for detectives. As Mr. Gorby navigates witness accounts and newspaper reports, personal vendettas and social rivalries emerge, hinting at a complex web of motives and relationships among those involved in the crime, adding layers of suspense to the unfolding mystery.