The Mystery of a Hansom Cab

Autori

• Fergus Hume

Parametri

Pagine

254pagine

Tempo di lettura

9ore

• Gialli
• Gialli / Thriller
• Narrativa
• Storia
• Umorismo

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Set against the backdrop of 1880s Melbourne, the story revolves around a murder investigation sparked by a body discovered in a hansom cab. It delves into themes of social class disparity and the hidden lives of the city's inhabitants. The narrative reveals the influential Frettlby family's dark secret regarding their true daughter, overshadowing the quest for the killer's identity. With its rich depiction of Melbourne and a gripping plot, the book gained immense popularity, surpassing even Arthur Conan Doyle's works.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023