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Fergusson Wright Hume, known as Fergus Hume (8 July 1859 - 12 July 1932) was a prolific English novelist.Finding that the novels of ?mile Gaboriau were then very popular in Melbourne, he obtained and read a set of them and determined to write a novel of a similar kind. The result... Read Full Overview

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"A Son of Perdition" from Fergus Hume. Prolific English novelist (1859-1932).

-Easily enough, - replied the girl at his elbow, -those who see twice as vividly as others, can make others see once as vividly as they do. That is what we call genius.- -A large word for my small capabilities, Miss Enistor

-Easily enough, - replied the girl at his elbow, -those who see twice as vividly as others, can make others see once as vividly as they do. That is what we call genius.- -A large word for my small capabilities, Miss Enistor. .

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"How can any one hope to transfer that to canvas?" asked the artist, surveying the many-coloured earth and sky and sea with despairing eyes. "Easily enough," replied the girl at his elbow, "those who see twice as vividly as others, can make others see once as vividly as they... Read Full Overview

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"How can any one hope to transfer that to canvas?" asked the artist, surveying the many-coloured earth and sky and sea with despairing eyes. "Easily enough," replied the girl at his elbow, "those who see twice as vividly as others, can make others see once as vividly as they... Read Full Overview

Fergusson Wright Hume, known as Fergus Hume (8 July 1859 - 12 July 1932) was a prolific English novelist. Finding that the novels of mile Gaboriau were then very popular in Melbourne, he obtained and read a set of them and determined to write a novel of a similar kind. The result... Read Full Overview

Fergusson Wright Hume, known as Fergus Hume (8 July 1859 - 12 July 1932) was a prolific English novelist. Finding that the novels of mile Gaboriau were then very popular in Melbourne, he obtained and read a set of them and determined to write a novel of a similar kind. The result... Read Full Overview

A Son of Perdition: An Occult Romance by Fergus Hume is a captivating work of occult fiction that merges gothic romance with supernatural elements. Set in the 19th century, the novel delves into dark fantasy and magical realism, offering a thrilling blend of mystery and romantic... Read Full Overview