The Girl from Malta by Fergus Hume

The story revolves around a mysterious woman known as "The Girl from Malta" who appears in Melbourne and captivates everyone with her beauty and charm. She becomes the object of desire for many men, but her true identity remains unknown. As the plot unfolds, it becomes clear that she is connected to a series of crimes and scandals, including murder, blackmail, and theft. The novel explores themes of love, deception, and redemption as the characters become entangled in a complex web of relationships and secrets.

By Fergus Hume · First published 1899 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Drama · 28 chapters

Contents

• A Ruined Life
• In the Strada Reale
• Found Dead
• The New Passengers
• A Day at "Gib."
• Mrs. Pellypop Talks
• The End of the Voyage
• Counsel's Opinion
• Verschoyle V. Verschoyle and Macgregor
• A Conference of Three
• An Artistic Evening
• The Missing Link
• The Apple of Discord
• A Letter from Malta
• Marchese Matteo Vassalla
• Carmela is Questioned
• Man against Woman
• The Secrets of the Penny Post
• Woman against Man
• Julian Roper Reports
• At Marlow Regatta
• The Testimony of the Dagger
• A Look into the Past
• Mrs. Verschoyle Pays a Visit
• Guilty or not Guilty
• Carmela Says "Yes."
• Exit Mrs. Verschoyle
• A Scrap of Paper

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