The Mikado Jewel

"The Mikado Jewel" by Fergus Hume is a thrilling mystery set in London, where the untimely death of Mrs. Pentreddle in a boarding house plunges Patricia Carrol, an Irish governess, into a dangerous investigation. Patricia's simple task of delivering a mysterious package quickly transforms into a desperate fight to uncover the truth behind the murder and remove suspicion from herself, all started after she retrieves a box from a mysterious man. Within the walls of "The Home of Art," a haven for aspiring artists managed by the affable Mrs. Sellars, Patricia must navigate a murky world of secrets and deceit to untangle the threads of that fateful night. Against a vibrant backdrop of artistic ambition and hidden agendas, Patricia races to clear her name and solve the twisted mystery of the Mikado Jewel.