Books with author Fergus Hume

Julian Edermont lives at the Red House with his ward, Dora Carew and his old friend, Lambert Joad. But things are amiss at the House. First, Edermont suffers a panic attack at church, during the section of the Litany that prays for deliverance from murder and sudden death. Then, he has a terrible argument with Dora's fiancee, Dr. Allen Scott. When Edermont is found beaten to death in his study, his strange behaviour becomes the key to unlocking a terrible crime - and Dora is forced to turn detective...Originally published in 1898, this is another thrilling Victorian murder mystery from the pen of prolific crime writer Fergus Hume.

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"Hullo, Gore!" The young soldier stopped, started, colored with annoyance, and with a surprised expression turned to look on the other soldier who had addressed him. After a moment's scrutiny of the stranger's genial smile he extended his hand with pleased recognition. "Conniston," said he, "I thought you were in America.""So I am; so don't call me Conniston at the pitch of your voice, old boy. His lordship of that name is camping on Californian slopes for a big game shoot. The warrior who stands before you is Dick West of the .. Lancers, the old Come-to-the-Fronts. And what are you doing as an Imperial Yeoman, Gore?""Not that name," said the other, with an anxious glance around. "Like yourself, I don't want to be known.""Oh! So you are sailing under false colors also?"