The Mystery of a Hansom Cab (Melbourne Trilogy, #1)

by Fergus Hume

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Overview

The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, the best selling mystery of the nineteenth century. When a man is found dead in a hansom cab one of Melbourne’s leading citizens is accused of the murder. He pleads his innocence, yet refuses to give an alibi. It falls to a determined lawyer and an intrepid detective to find the truth, revealing long kept secrets along the way. Fergus Hume’s first and perhaps most famous mystery... The Mystery Of A Hansom Cab.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	184637006X
Publisher
Publication date	January 1886
Language	English
Pages	269 pages

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About the Author

Fergus Hume

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.