The Man with a Secret by Fergus Hume
A wealthy businessman named Richard Marston dies under suspicious circumstances, and his nephew, Harold, stands to inherit a large fortune. However, Harold's reputation is tarnished by rumors of a scandalous past, which could jeopardize his inheritance. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that several individuals had motives for the murder, including a mysterious woman who was seen with Marston on the night of his death.
By Fergus Hume · First published 1890 · Genre: Psychological Thriller, Literary Fiction, Drama · 42 chapters · 113,425 words
First lines
"With anxious dread have I avoided thee, Thou haunting evil of my early days, Yet by some trick of Fate we meet again; I pray thee, sir, let me go far away. And place the roaring seas between us twain, There is but sorrow in our comradeship. "
It was the high road to the village of Garsworth, wide, deeply rutted, and somewhat grass-grown, with a tall hedge of yellow-blossomed gorse on the one side, and on the other a ragged, broken fence, over which leaned a man absorbed in meditation, his eyes fixed upon the setting sun.
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Genres
- Psychological Thriller — The plot revolves around complex character interactions and moral dilemmas, focusing on the psychological struggles of the protagonist.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style is rich and descriptive, exploring deep themes of morality, friendship, and personal demons.
- Drama — The narrative features intense emotional exchanges and character development, highlighting personal conflicts and relationships.
- Mystery — The protagonist's secretive past and the tension surrounding his return to Garsworth create an atmosphere of intrigue.
Tags
Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Detective Fiction · Crime · Murder · Investigation · Secrets · Deception · Betrayal · Family Drama · Marriage
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Fergus Hume
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Psychological Thriller, Literary Fiction, Drama, Mystery, Gothic Fiction
- Length: 113,425 words
- Structure: 42 chapters, 2,569 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Contents
- An Unexpected Meeting
- His Evil Genius
- Village Gossip
- An Extraordinary Patient
- The Family Circle
- A Morning Walk
- The Housekeeper
- The Blind Organist
- The Views of a Cynic
- The Ghost of a Dead Love
- Mr. Beaumont Makes a Discovery
- The Parable of the Sower
- Dick's Opinion
- The Diplomacy of Basil Beaumont
- A Fantastic Theorist
- The Village Concert
- Anteros
- The Fall of Man
- Jam, Jam Efficaci do Manus Scientiae
- When in Doubt, Play Trumps
- The Good Samaritan
- Phantasmagoria
- The End of all Things
- Mr. Beaumont Wins his Case
- A Dexterous Arrangement
- Una Makes a Confession
- The Squire's will
- The Bitterness of Death
- From Dr. Nestley's Point of View
- A Mother's Affection
- Psalm CVII. 19
- London
- Circe's Cup
- A Word in Season
- A Voice from the Past
- The Calm before the Storm
- A Ruined Life
- Mater Dolorosa
- Father and Son
- Beaumont Plays his Last Card
- A Woman's Heart
- The Dawn of a New Life