The Clock Struck One

"The Clock Struck One" by Fergus Hume is a suspenseful novel where a young woman, Dora Carew, finds herself entangled in a web of secrets surrounding her guardian, Mr. Edermont, and the mysterious Lady Burville. The story begins with Dora's growing unease about Mr. Edermont's strange behavior after a church service. His agitation and reluctance to see anyone spark concern in Dora and her confidant, Dr. Allen Scott, suggesting a hidden connection to Lady Burville and a troubled past. This sets the stage for a romantic mystery filled with unspoken fears and a looming threat as Dora tries to understand the events and protect those close to her from unintended consiquences when the clock strikes one.