The Disappearing Eye by Fergus Hume

The story revolves around a mysterious crime in London where a wealthy businessman is murdered and his body is found with an eye gouged out. The investigation that follows reveals a complex web of deceit, blackmail, and hidden identities. As the detective digs deeper, he uncovers a trail of clues leading to a surprising culprit.

By Fergus Hume · First published 1893 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure · 22 chapters · 115,487 words

First lines

"Adventures are to the adventurous," said Cannington, with the air of a man who believes that he is saying something undeniably smart.

"Good Lord! " I retorted, twisting the motor car round a corner. "Since when has the British subaltern given up his leisure to reading Beaconsfield's novels?"

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The Disappearing Eye is listed on Textopian as a novel by Fergus Hume, dated 1893 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Fergus Hume
• Date: 1893 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure, Drama, Literary Fiction
• Length: 115,487 words
• Structure: 22 chapters, 2,548 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

• Mystery — The plot revolves around a mysterious death and the protagonist's entanglement in a potential murder investigation.
• Thriller — The narrative includes suspenseful elements, such as the protagonist being locked in a room with a corpse and the theft of his car.
• Adventure — The protagonist is on a quest for adventure, which leads him into unexpected and dangerous situations.
• Drama — The story explores themes of love, ambition, and social class, particularly through the characters' interactions and conflicts.

Tags

Mystery · Crime Fiction · Detective Novel · Victorian Era · London Setting · Murder Investigation · Suspenseful · Thrilling · Plot Twists · Red Herring · Clues · Puzzle Solving

Contents

• A Weird Discovery
• The Beginning of a Mystery
• After Events
• Facts
• An Important Discovery
• My Rival
• A Friend in Need
• The Beauty of the World
• Gertrude's Father
• A Surprise
• Miss Destiny Speaks
• Gertrude's Defence
• Love
• The Unforeseen Happens
• An Explanation
• Striver's Threat
• Lady Mabel's Visit
• An Alarming Message
• A Dangerous Position
• The Cipher
• The Airship
• The Whole Truth

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