Fergus: 350 books

Fergus Hume (1859-1932) was an English novelist. His first novel "The Mystery of a Hansome Cab" became the best-selling mystery novel of the Victorian era. The Novel "The Clock Struck One" was published in 1898.

A fortune hunter expected home from a diamond mining expedition to South Africa turns up murdered, with his false hand missing. Suspects abound, including the fiancé of the dead man’s daughter. But why was the adventurer murdered? And why did the killer steal his victim’s wooden hand? This...

A thrilling and romantic tale of deceit and love, greed and avarice, and finally, resolution and understanding.  This is one of Fergus Hume's favorite novels and one of his finest.

The Lady from Nowhere written by Fergus Hume who  was a prolific English novelist.  This book is one of many works of him. It has already Published in 1900. Now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean...

One evening in July, the peaceful slumber of the London suburb of Gresham is disturbed by a woman’s terrified cry of “Murder!” - at a local boarding house, a mysterious lady of unknown origins has been found strangled, her jewels taken in an apparent case of robbery with violence. But when Inspector...

Gilbert Tresham is at a low ebb. Alone in the world, with his hopes of becoming a professional author dashed by countless refusals, he accepts a post as tutor at The Priory - the grand country seat of the Harley family, which is said to be haunted by the ghost of a former Prior. But when he gets there...

The Island of Fantasy by Fergus Hume is a romantic mystery, well worth the read.  Originally a three-volume work, this file contains all three volumes.

A crime has been committed. A lady without a past was murdered, and no one truly knows who she is or why she was there. As Absolom Gebb, a revered detective of the time, takes on the case, we are introduced to numerous twists and turns in a puzzling, intriguing and downright adventuresome story that...

The Peacock of Gems by Fergus Hume is a thriller for Hume fans.  Involving gems, murder, and crime, this is one of his best.

The Purple Fern written by a prolific English novelist Fergus Hume. This book is one of many works by him. Published in 1907. And now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the...

The Indian Bangle written by a prolific English novelist Fergus Hume. This book is one of many works by him. Published in 1899. And now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the...

Fergus Hume (1859-1932) was an English novelist. His first novel "The Mystery of a Hansome Cab" became the best-selling mystery novel of the Victorian era. The novel "The Mandarin's Fan" was published in 1904.

Fergus Hume (1859-1932) was an English novelist. His first novel "The Mystery of a Hansome Cab" became the best-selling mystery novel of the Victorian era. The novel "The Sacred Herb" was first published in 1908.

The Turnpike House  written by Fergus Hume who was a prolific English novelist. This book is one of many works by him. It has already Published in 1902. Now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and...