The Indian Bangle

"The Indian Bangle" by Fergus Hume is a captivating mystery novel set in the late 19th century. The story centers on Olive Bellairs, who is faced with marrying Angus Carson as part of an arrangement, even though she has feelings for Laurence Mallow, a journalist. The narrative is full of mystery, especially a murder that seems to be linked to the main characters. It begins with Mrs. Purcell's letter regarding her husband's death and her plans to return to England, along with her daughter Olive's arranged engagement to Angus Carson, who is a stranger, but this union is necessary to fulfill Olive's fathers last wishes.. As the characters navigate these situations, a murder surfaces, potentially connected to Angus Carson, raising questions about who people really are and how their lives are connected. The scene is set for both love and the dark mystery of murder that is likely to get more complicated as the story goes on.