The Rainbow Feather by Fergus Hume

The story revolves around a valuable jewel called the Rainbow Feather, which is stolen from a museum. The main character, a detective, is tasked with solving the crime and retrieving the jewel. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a complex web of deceit, conspiracy, and murder.

By Fergus Hume · First published 1892 · Genre: Romantic Fiction, Mystery, Drama · 26 chapters

Contents

• A Terrible Prophecy
• Poverty Villa
• The Sermon
• What Happened on Sunday Night
• Paul Mexton, Journalist
• Eliza's Evidence
• At the Vicarage
• In the Winding Lane
• The Inquest at Herne Arms
• The Prophecy again
• Brent Speaks out
• A Startling Piece of Evidence
• The Defence of Miss Clyde
• "Dust to Dust."
• Dr. Lester Tells a Story
• Catinka
• The Society of the Rainbow Feather
• Iris Confesses
• Who Mr. Lovel was
• Gran Jimboy
• The Return of Herne
• A Denial
• Drek's Opinions
• The Trial
• The Truth at Last
• "all's Well that Ends Well."

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