

This early work by Fergus Hume was originally published in 1898 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'For the Defense' is a fantastic tale by this famous crime novelist. Fergusson Wright Hume was born on 8th July 1859 in England, the second...


DescriptionA love triangle and a missing rival feature prominently in this cozy mystery by Fergus Hume, the father of the traditional British mystery. This is a Green Bird Publication of a quality paperback.

A love triangle and a missing rival feature prominently in this cozy mystery by Fergus Hume, the father of the traditional British mystery. This is a Green Bird Publication of a quality paperback.


Laurence Jen was a retired major, a bachelor, and the proprietor of a small estate at Hurstleigh, in Surrey. On leaving the service, he decided--not unwisely--that it was better to be a Triton in the country than a minnow in town; and acting upon this theory he purchased "Ashantee"...

Reproduction of the original: For the Defence by Fergus Hume

Reproduction of the original: For the Defence by Fergus Hume



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The book "" For the Defence "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been...