Miss Mephistopheles - Hume, Fergus

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Ferguson Wright Hume, more commonly known as Fergus Hume, was a renowned English novelist primarily celebrated for his works in detective fiction, thrillers, and mysteries. Born on July 8, 1859, in England, Hume gained widespread recognition for his mastery in crafting suspenseful plots and intriguing characters. His breakthrough came with the publication of The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, a work that established him as a prominent figure in the genre. Throughout his career, Hume produced numerous works, many of which revolved around complex crimes and the meticulous investigations that followed. He was known for his ability to keep readers on edge with unpredictable twists and well-constructed narratives. Hume lived much of his later life in Thundersley, where he passed away on July 12, 1932, at the age of 73. His literary legacy endures, particularly in the realm of detective fiction, where he remains an influential figure. His parents were James Hume and Mary Ferguson. Hume s ability to combine suspense with complex characters earned him a loyal readership and cemented his place in literary history....

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Ferguson Wright Hume, also known as Fergus Hume, was a prolific English novelist who wrote detective fiction, thrillers, and mysteries. Hume was born in Powick, Worcestershire, England, as the second son of James C. Hume, a Scot who worked as a clerk and steward at the county pauper and lunatic asylum. When he was three, his family moved to Dunedin, New Zealand, where he attended Otago Boys' High School and studied law at the University of Otago. He was admitted to the New Zealand Bar in 1885. Hume moved to Melbourne, Australia, shortly after graduating and began working as a barristers' clerk. He began writing plays but was unable to persuade Melbourne theatre managers to approve, let alone read them. Hume returned to England, first in London, then in Thundersley, Essex, at Church Cottage, most likely on the invitation of the Reverend Thomas Noon Talfourd Major. Hume resided in Thundersley for thirty years, producing over 130 novels and various collections, the most of which were mystery stories, although he never regained the fame of his debut novel. He also wrote lyrics for songs written by his brother-in-law, Charles Willeby, and book reviews for literary periodicals such as The Bookman. The 1911 census shows him as 'author', aged 51, and living at Church Cottage, Thundersley, which comprised of six rooms. He had a housekeeper, Ada Louise Peck, a widow aged 69. He made regular trips to Italy, France, Switzerland, and other European countries....