The Greatest Thrillers of Fergus Hume
Enriched edition. The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, Red Money, The Bishop's Secret, The Pagan's Cup, A Coin of Edward VII…By Fergus Hume
Length97h 50m
About this audiobook
In 'The Greatest Thrillers of Fergus Hume,' readers are invited into a labyrinthine world of suspense and intrigue, wherein Hume masterfully intertwines psychological insight with gripping narrative techniques. Hume, a pioneer of the detective fiction genre, showcases his adeptness in crafting plot twists and complex characters, often drawing comparisons to contemporaries like Arthur Conan Doyle. The anthology encapsulates Hume'Äôs distinctive literary style, which marries vivid descriptiveness with a palpable sense of foreboding, reflecting the anxieties of the late Victorian era marked by rapid societal changes and modernity's encroachment on traditional values. Fergus Hume, an Australian-born author, gained prominence in the literary world during the 19th century after his infamous novel, 'The Mystery of a Hansom Cab,' captured public attention and established him as a key figure in detective fiction. Hume's diverse background, including his legal training and extensive travels, undoubtedly informed his nuanced characters and intricate plots, offering a glimpse into the human psyche's darker corners and moral ambiguities. Recommended for aficionados of classic mystery and thriller genres, 'The Greatest Thrillers of Fergus Hume' not only serves as a treasure trove of suspenseful narratives but also as a critical examination of societal mores of the time. This collection is essential for any reader seeking to explore the foundational elements of modern detective fiction and the sinister undercurrents that define Hume'Äôs influential legacy.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length97 hrs 50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 29, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
59XIX. Susan’s Discovery
2Introduction
60XXII. The Secret Entrance
3Historical Context
61XXVI. Cuthbert’s Enemy
4Synopsis (Selection)
62The Opal Serpent
5The Mystery of a Hansom Cab
63I. Don Quixote in London
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6Preface
64IV. The Unforeseen
7VII. The Wool King
65VII. A Terrible Night
8X. In the Queen’s Name
66XI. A Cuckoo in the Nest
9XIV. Another Richmond in the Field
67XIV. Mr. Hay’s Little Dinner
10XVIII. Sal Rawlins Tells All She Knows
68XVII. Hurd’s Information
11XXIII. Across the Walnuts and the Wine
69XX. Part of the Truth
12XXVIII. Mark Frettlby Has a Visitor
70XXIII. What Pash Said
13XXXII. De Mortuis Nil Nisi Bonum
71XXVI. A Final Explanation
14I. The Coming of Hagar
72The Green Mummy
15II. The First Customer and the Florentine Dante
73I. The Lovers
16III. The Second Customer and the Amber Beads
74III. A Mysterious Tomb
17IV. The Third Customer and the Jade Idol
75VI. The Inquest
18V. The Fourth Customer and the Crucifix
76IX. Mrs. Jasher’s Luck’
19VI. The Fifth Customer and the Copper Key
77XII. A Discovery
20VII. The Sixth Customer and the Silver Teapot
78XV. An Accusation
21VIII. The Seventh Customer and the Mandarin
79XVIII. Recognition
22IX. The Eighth Customer and the Pair of Boots
80XXI. A Story of the Past
23X. The Ninth Customer and the Casket
81XXIV. A Confession
24XI. The Tenth Customer and the Persian Ring
82XXVI. The Appointment
25XII. The Passing of Hagar
83I. A Strange Visitor
26The Bishop’s Secret
84II. A Complete Mystery
27I. ‘Enter Mrs Pansey as Chorus’
85III. Duty Before Pleasure
28V. The Derby Winner
86IV. An Amateur Detective
29IX. An Exciting Adventure
87V. Muddy Water
30XIII. A Stormy Night
88VI. The Inventor
31XVII. A Clerical Detective
89VII. The Hermit Ladies
32XXI. Mrs Pansey’s Festival
90VIII. Aviation
33XXV. Mr Baltic, Missionary
91IX. Mahomet’s Coffin
34XXVIII. The Return of Gabriel
92X. Another Mystery
35XXXII. The Initials
93XI. On the Trail
36XXXVI. The Rebellion of Mrs Pendle
94XII. An Amazing Adventure
37The Pagan’s Cup
95XIII. A Bold Determination
38I. A Modern Arcadia
96XIV. A Busy Afternoon
39IV. The Dinner-Party
97XV. Absolute Proof
40VII. A Nine Days’ Wonder
98XVI. Dan’s Diplomacy
41XI. The London Detective
99XVII. At Bay
42XIV. An Unexpected Meeting
100XVIII. The Flight
43XVII. Lord Kilspindie Explains
101XIX. Treachery
44XX. Mrs Gabriel’s Secret
102XX. Queen Beelzebub’s End
45A Coin of Edward VII
103XXI. Sunshine
46I. The Christmas Tree
104Red Money
47IV. The Churchyard
105I. The Drama of Little Things
48VIII. The Irony of Fate
106IV. Secrets
49XII. Mrs. Parry’s Tea
107VII. The Secretary
50XVI. The Unexpected Happens
108X. A Difficult Position
51XX. Many a Slip ‘Twixt Cup and Lip
109XIII. A Friend in Need
52XXIV. A Rat in a Corner
110XVI. The Last Straw
53The Secret Passage
111XVIII. An Amazing Accusation
54I. The Cottage
112XXI. A Final Surprise
55V. Lord Caranby’s Romance
113Analysis
56VIII. The Course of True Love
114Reflection
57XII. Jennings Asks Questions
115Memorable Quotes
58XV. A Dangerous Admission
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The SpiderFergus Hume11h 55m$2 · $0.00
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The Natchez Burning TrilogyGreg Iles96h 18m$53 · $0.00
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Animal 3K’wan6h 33m$20
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Savy WisdomPeggy McColl2h 53m$15
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