Monsieur Judas by Fergus Hume (1909)

The story revolves around a mysterious figure known as Monsieur Judas, who is rumored to have the power to grant immense wealth and success to those who please him. The protagonist, a struggling artist, becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind Monsieur Judas' powers and his true identity. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself entangled in a web of deceit, blackmail, and murder.

By Fergus Hume · First published 1909 · Genre: Mystery, Crime, Detective Fiction · 19 chapters

Contents

• The Jarlchester Mystery
• A Curious Coincidence
• Purely Theoretical
• The Evidence of the Chemist's Assistant
• Dr. Japix Speaks
• Monsieur Judas is Confidential
• An Unwilling Bride
• Mr. Spolger Tells a Story
• A Terrible Suspicion
• The Missing Letters
• No Smoke Without Fire
• The Spolger Soother
• The Craft of Monsieur Judas
• Who is Guilty?
• Monsieur Judas at Bay
• The Man who Loved Her
• The Guessing of the Riddle
• How it was Done
• Mr. Fanks Finishes the Case

More by Fergus Hume

• The Crowned Skull (1908)
• The Caravan Crime (1924)
• The Mystery Queen (1912)
• 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