The Piccadilly Puzzle by Fergus Hume

The story revolves around a mysterious murder that takes place at a wealthy gentleman's mansion in Piccadilly. The victim is found dead in his bedroom with no signs of forced entry or struggle. The investigation that follows reveals a complex web of relationships and motives among the suspects, including the victim's wife, nephew, and business associates. As the detective digs deeper, he uncovers a series of clues and red herrings that lead him on a thrilling chase to uncover the truth behind the murder.

By Fergus Hume · First published 1891 · Genre: Mystery, Crime, Thriller · 20 chapters

Contents

• A Foggy Night
• The News of the Day
• Dowker -- Detective
• The St. John's Wood Establishment
• The Piccadilly Rooms
• A Successful Experiment
• A Literary Aspirant
• A Juvenile Detective
• The Language of Love
• The Missing Link
• Another Complication
• A Family History
• Myles Desmond Finds Friends
• My Lady's Husband
• A Startling Discovery
• More Revelations
• The Prodigal's Return
• What Myles Desmond Thought
• What Dowker Discovered
• The End of it all

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