Length7h 18m
About this audiobook
Fergus Hume's "The Silent House" is a captivating exploration of mystery and psychological intrigue set against the backdrop of a decaying mansion steeped in secrets. Hume employs a deft narrative style that intertwines first-person perspectives with intricate plot twists, immersing the reader in a world where every whisper of the house conveys a deeper meaning. The novel reflects the trends of late Victorian literature, characterized by its fascination with the macabre and the gothic, while also channeling an early form of the detective genre that would later become prolific in the works of authors like Conan Doyle. Fergus Hume, an Australian author who settled in England, was profoundly influenced by his own experiences with societal intrigue and the darker facets of human nature. His penchant for storytelling was cultivated in the colonial landscapes of Australia, where local myths and tales of the supernatural greatly informed his writing. Hume's own tumultuous life and repeated confrontations with class and social status perhaps instilled in him a profound curiosity that permeates the eerie atmosphere of "The Silent House." With its rich atmosphere, complex characters, and layered plot, "The Silent House" is a must-read for aficionados of gothic fiction and mystery alike. Hume's masterful storytelling not only entertains but also invites readers to reflect on the themes of solitude, madness, and the intersection of past and present. This novel stands as a testament to Hume's literary prowess and offers an engaging experience for those drawn to the shadows of human psyche.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length7 hrs 18 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
17A NEW DEVELOPMENT
2THE TALK OF THE TOWN
18TWO MONTHS PASS
3MRS. VRAIN'S STORY
19AT BERWIN MANOR
4THE ASSURANCE MONEY
20A STARTLING THEORY
5DIANA VRAIN
21LUCIAN IS SURPRISED
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6A MARRIAGE THAT WAS A FAILURE
22A DARK PLOT
7THE PARTI-COLOURED RIBBON
23THE OTHER MAN'S WIFE
8FURTHER DISCOVERIES
24A CONFESSION
9THE VEIL AND ITS OWNER
25THE NAME OF THE ASSASSIN
10GOSSIP
26LINK SETS A TRAP
11THE HOUSE IN JERSEY STREET
27WHO FELL INTO THE TRAP?
12RHODA AND THE CLOAK
28A STRANGE CONFESSION
13MRS. VRAIN AT BAY
29THE CONFESSION (Continued)
14A DENIAL
30WHAT RHODA HAD TO SAY
15WHO BOUGHT THE CLOAK?
31THE END OF IT ALL
16THE DEFENCE OF COUNT FERRUCI
32THE END
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