A Traitor in London by Fergus Hume

The story revolves around a mysterious murder that takes place in a London lodging house. The victim is a wealthy gentleman who was stabbed to death in his room. The main suspect is a young man named Maurice who was seen arguing with the victim earlier that day. However, as the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems, and the true culprit is revealed to be someone entirely unexpected.

By Fergus Hume · First published 1903 · Genre: Mystery, Romance, Drama · 28 chapters · 111,205 words

First lines

"It's an infernal shame!"

"I call it common sense!"

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Fergus Hume
• Date: 1903 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction, Thriller
• Length: 111,205 words
• Structure: 28 chapters, 2,324 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

• Mystery — The plot revolves around secrets, hidden motives, and the tension of uncovering the truth, typical of the mystery genre.
• Romance — The central conflict involves a romantic relationship challenged by external pressures and familial disapproval.
• Drama — The emotional struggles and interpersonal conflicts among characters create a dramatic narrative.
• Historical Fiction — The story is set against a backdrop of historical events and political tensions, particularly regarding British colonialism.

Tags

Mystery · Thriller · Crime Fiction · Detective Novel · Victorian Era · London Setting · Suspenseful · Murder Mystery · Investigation · Deception · Betrayal · Secrets

Contents

• Cupid in Leading Strings
• A Shot in the Darkness
• The Name of the Victim
• A Strange Piece of Evidence
• Van Zwieten Shows his Teeth
• What Mr. Scarse Admitted
• Aunt Judy
• Bad News
• Mrs. St. Leger is Discreet
• The Mass Meeting
• A Startling Discovery
• A Story of the Past
• The End of the Story
• What Van Zwieten Knew
• The Girl he Left Behind him
• The Unexpected Happens
• Checkmated
• Exit Van Zwieten
• A Terrible Letter
• On the Track
• In South Africa
• At the Front
• A Dutch Lochinvar
• An Unexpected Meeting
• Besieged
• In Captivity
• Nemesis
• Calm after Storm

More by Fergus Hume

• The Mystery Queen (1912)
• The Caravan Crime (1924)
• The Crowned Skull (1908)
• The Green Mummy (1908)
• The Mystery of a Hansom Cab (1886)
• The Secret Passage (1905)
• Madame Midas (1888)
• Red Money (1892)
• All works by Fergus Hume