The Gentleman Who Vanished: A Psychological Phantasy

"The Gentleman Who Vanished: A Psychological Phantasy" by Fergus Hume, is a suspenseful novel set in the late 1800s that explores the grim intersection of crime and internal change. The story follows Adrian Lancaster, who, after killing a friend during a heated card game, finds himself on the run, eventually encountering Dr. Michael Roversmire and his unique occult knowledge. Adrian makes the terrifying decision to accept a proposal from the eccentric doctor involving the swapping of souls and bodies to evade the grip of the law, hoping to begin again. As the two men's lives become twisted together, the story becomes an atmospheric tale of clashing identities, forbidden romance, and serious questions of morality.