Red Money by Fergus Hume (1892)

The story revolves around a mysterious murder that takes place at a wealthy businessman's estate. The victim is found with a red stain on his forehead and a piece of torn fabric near the body. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that the murder is linked to a complex web of deceit, blackmail, and hidden identities.

By Fergus Hume · First published 1892 · Genre: Mystery, Drama, Social Commentary · 21 chapters

Contents

• The Drama of Little Things
• In the Wood
• An Unexpected Recognition
• Secrets
• The Woman and the Man
• The Man and the Woman
• The Secretary
• At Midnight
• Afterwards
• A Difficult Position
• Blackmail
• The Conspiracy
• A Friend in Need
• Miss Greeby, Detective
• Guesswork
• The Last Straw
• On the Trail
• An Amazing Accusation
• Mother Cockleshell
• The Destined End
• A Final Surprise

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)
• The Silent House (1899)
• All works by Fergus Hume