The Bishop's Secret by Fergus Hume

The story revolves around the mysterious death of a wealthy businessman, whose will is contested by his relatives and business associates. The bishop, who is an executor of the will, becomes entangled in the mystery and must navigate a complex web of deceit, blackmail, and murder to uncover the truth. Along the way, he encounters a cast of suspicious characters, including a beautiful young woman with a questionable past, a cunning lawyer, and a ruthless businessman. As the bishop digs deeper into the case, he uncovers dark secrets and surprising revelations that threaten to destroy reputations and lives.

By Fergus Hume · First published 1898 · Genre: Mystery, Literary Fiction, Social Satire · 39 chapters

Contents

• 'Enter Mrs Pansey as Chorus'
• The Bishop is Wanted
• The Unforeseen Happens
• The Curiosity of Mr Cargrim
• The Derby Winner
• The Man with the Scar
• An Interesting Conversation
• On Saturday Night
• An Exciting Adventure
• Morning Service in the Minster
• Miss Whichello's Luncheon-Party
• Bell Mosk Pays a Visit
• A Stormy Night
• 'Rumour Full of Tongues'
• The Gipsy Ring
• The Zeal of Inspector Tinkler
• A Clerical Detective
• The Chaplain on the Warpath
• The Bishop's Request
• Mother Jael
• Mrs Pansey's Festival
• Mr Mosk is Indiscreet
• In the Library
• The Bishop Asserts Himself
• Mr Baltic, Missionary
• The Amazement of Sir Harry Brace
• What Mother Jael Knew
• The Return of Gabriel
• The Confession of Bishop Pendle
• Blackmail
• Mr Baltic on the Trail
• The Initials
• Mr Baltic Explains Himself
• The Wages of Sin
• The Honour of Gabriel
• The Rebellion of Mrs Pendle
• Dea Ex Machina
• Exit Mr Cargrim
• All's Well that Ends Well

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