The Red Window by Fergus Hume (1907)

The story revolves around a mysterious murder that takes place in a wealthy businessman's mansion, where the victim is found with a red window open in his room. The investigation that follows reveals a complex web of relationships and motives among the characters, including the businessman's wife, her lover, and the victim's rival. As the detective digs deeper, he uncovers a trail of deceit, blackmail, and hidden secrets that lead him to the killer.

By Fergus Hume · First published 1907 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 23 chapters · 104,408 words

First lines

"Hullo, Gore!"

The young soldier stopped, started, colored with annoyance, and with a surprised expression turned to look on the other soldier who had addressed him. After a moment's scrutiny of the stranger's genial smile he extended his hand with pleased recognition. "Conniston," said he, "I thought you were in America."

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The Red Window is listed on Textopian as a novel by Fergus Hume, dated 1907 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Fergus Hume
• Date: 1907 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Drama
• Length: 104,408 words
• Structure: 23 chapters, 2,575 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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• Where does Literary Fiction first become important in the reading?

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Genres

• Literary Fiction — The book explores complex themes of identity, social class, and personal relationships, characteristic of literary fiction.
• Historical Fiction — Set against the backdrop of a historical war, the narrative incorporates historical elements and societal norms of the time.
• Romance — The central plot revolves around the romantic relationship between the characters, highlighting love and societal obstacles.
• Adventure — The characters' enlistment and impending journey to war introduce elements of adventure and personal growth.

Tags

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

Contents

• Comrades
• Sir Simon Gore
• The Will
• A Strange Adventure
• Lost in the Darkness
• A Maiden Gentlewoman
• Bernard's Friends
• Bernard's Enemies
• At Cove Castle
• A Statement of the Case
• Mrs. Gilroy's Past
• The New Page
• A Consultation
• Love in Exile
• The Past of Alice
• The Unexpected
• The Diary
• Tolomeo's Story
• Plots and Counterplots
• A Confession
• Young Judas
• The Truth
• A Year Later

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