Fergus Hume

In Queer Street (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"In Queer Street" by Fergus Hume is a captivating novel that delves into the dark underbelly of Victorian society. Set in London, the story follows the life of the protagonist, a young man who finds himself in dire financial circumstances and must navigate the treacherous world of crime and deception to survive. Thrown into a world of con artists, blackmailers, and shady characters, the protagonist discovers that nothing is as it seems. As he unravels the mysteries and secrets surrounding him, he becomes entangled in a dangerous game where his own life is at stake. Hume skillfully weaves together suspense, intrigue, and unexpected plot twists to keep readers guessing until the very end. "In Queer Street" is a gripping exploration of the consequences of greed, desperation, and the lengths one will go to for survival. With its vivid portrayal of Victorian London and its morally ambiguous characters, this novel is a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789358058109
• Artikelnr.: 68908924

Autorenporträt

Ferguson Wright Hume, also known as Fergus Hume, was a prolific English novelist who wrote detective fiction, thrillers, and mysteries. Hume was born in Powick, Worcestershire, England, as the second son of James C. Hume, a Scot who worked as a clerk and steward at the county pauper and lunatic asylum. When he was three, his family moved to Dunedin, New Zealand, where he attended Otago Boys' High School and studied law at the University of Otago. He was admitted to the New Zealand Bar in 1885. Hume moved to Melbourne, Australia, shortly after graduating and began working as a barristers' clerk. He began writing plays, but, was unable to persuade Melbourne theatre managers to approve, let alone read them. Hume returned to England, first in London, then in Thundersley, Essex, at Church Cottage, most likely on the invitation of the Reverend Thomas Noon Talfourd Major. Hume resided in Thundersley for thirty years, producing over 130 novels and various collections, the most of which were mystery stories, although he never regained the fame of his debut novel. He also wrote lyrics for songs written by his brother-in-law, Charles Willeby, and book reviews for literary periodicals such as The Bookman. The 1911 census shows him as 'author', aged 51, and living at Church Cottage, Thundersley, which comprised of six rooms. He had a housekeeper, Ada Louise Peck, a widow aged 69. He made regular trips to Italy, France, Switzerland, and other European countries.