The Indian Bangle by Fergus Hume

The story revolves around a stolen Indian bangle with a large diamond, which is later used as a clue to uncover the murderer of a wealthy old man. The novel explores themes of love, greed, and deception as the protagonist, a young lawyer, works to unravel the mystery surrounding the death and the theft.

By Fergus Hume · First published 1899 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Historical Fiction · 47 chapters · 135,320 words

First lines

A letter from Mrs. Purcell, of Bombay, to Miss Slarge, of Casterwell, England: --

"29th of May, 189.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Fergus Hume
• Date: 1899 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Literary Fiction
• Length: 135,320 words
• Structure: 47 chapters, 2,972 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

• Mystery — The plot revolves around a murder investigation, featuring elements of suspense and intrigue typical of the mystery genre.
• Detective Fiction — The narrative includes investigative elements and a focus on uncovering the truth behind a crime, characteristic of detective fiction.
• Historical Fiction — Set in the late 19th century, the story reflects historical contexts and societal norms of the time, particularly regarding British colonialism in India.
• Romance — The subplot involves romantic engagements and relationships, particularly the betrothal of Olive and Angus, which adds a romantic dimension to the narrative.

Tags

Mystery · Thriller · Crime Fiction · Detective Novel · Victorian Era · London Setting · British Literature · Classic Whodunit · Suspenseful · Murder Investigation · Jewelry Theft · Family Drama

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• David and Jonathan
• "the Happy Pair."
• "Mysterious Mrs. Arne."
• "on the Long Trail."
• "the Missing Man."
• "an Unexpected Arrival."
• CHAPTER II
• The Sealed Letter
• "the Brooch."
• "Mrs. Purcell."
• "One Portion of the Conspiracy."
• "Monsieur Rouge is Confidential."
• "the Penance of Margery."
• CHAPTER III
• At the Manor House
• "Clara's Letter!"
• "a Private Inquiry Agent."
• The Sandal-Wood Chest
• "a Terrible Adventure."
• "Mr. Brock and the Letter."
• CHAPTER IV
• A Queer Coincidence
• "more Mystery."
• "One of Us."
• "Another Portion of the Conspiracy."
• "the Ishmaels of Humanity."
• "the Treasures at Kikat."
• CHAPTER V
• The Suspicions of Laurence Mallow
• "Madame Death-In-Life."
• "Let the Dead Past Bury its Dead."
• The Reverend Manners Brock
• "Another Link."
• "Mr. Brock's Addenda."
• Margery
• "an Unexpected Meeting."
• "the Cipher Diary."
• Jephthah's Daughter
• "the Light-Haired Man."
• "a Rogue's Memoirs."
• "Twenty-One."
• "Man Proposes."
• A Pre-Nuptial Contract
• "Woman Disposes."
• The New Maid
• "Wedding-Bells."

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