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 · 77,101 words

First lines

"The lef' han', dearie, an' gowld for th' charm. Aye! a bewtiful han' for a bewtiful maid. I 'udn't rade false for -- eh, dear life, what is't? Th' lines goo criss an' crass. Duvel! I be mortal feared to tell 'ee. Take tha han'. Gran hes nought to spake for sich a mayden."

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The Rainbow Feather is listed on Textopian as a novel by Fergus Hume, dated 1892 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Fergus Hume
• Date: 1892 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Romantic Fiction, Mystery, Drama, Literary Fiction, Gothic Fiction
• Length: 77,101 words
• Structure: 26 chapters, 1,862 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Romantic Fiction — The central plot revolves around romantic entanglements and the emotional conflicts between the characters, particularly between Milly, Lovel, and Herne.
• Mystery — The presence of the gipsy's ominous fortune-telling introduces elements of suspense and uncertainty regarding the characters' fates.
• Drama — The narrative explores intense emotional and social conflicts, particularly concerning class, love, and personal aspirations.
• Literary Fiction — The writing style is reflective and character-driven, focusing on the inner thoughts and motivations of the characters.

Tags

Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Detective Fiction · Crime · Murder · Investigation · London · Victorian Era · Gothic · Dark · Atmospheric

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 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