
Madame Midas (1888) is a mystery novel by Fergus Hume. Although not as successful as The Mystery of a Hansom Cab (1886), an immediate bestseller for Hume, Madame Midas is a gripping novel with forbidden romance and a tightly wound mystery worthy of the...


Ferguson Wright Hume (1859-1932), known as Fergus Hume, was a prolific English novelist. Shortly after graduation Hume relocated to Melbourne, Australia, where he obtained a job as a barristers' clerk. He began writing plays, but found it impossible to persuade the managers of...

Madame Midas (1888) is a mystery novel by Fergus Hume. Although not as successful as The Mystery of a Hansom Cab (1886), an immediate bestseller for Hume, Madame Midas is a gripping novel with forbidden romance and a tightly wound mystery worthy of the...


Madame Midas & Miss Mephistopheles By Fergus Hume



This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely...


"Madame Midas" by Fergus Hume is a conventional novel, set against the backdrop of the Australian goldfields all through the 19th century. The tale unfolds inside the bustling town of Ballarat, in which gold mining is at its top, and the promise of wealth lures fortune seekers...

...Well written and at ease with itself, there's an effortlessness about Fergus Hume's style. Melbourne and Ballarat circa 1888 are depicted vividly with plenty of social commentary, especially on the plight of women, rich and poor, who survived at the mercy of men. Good and...

Description ...Well written and at ease with itself, there's an effortlessness about Fergus Hume's style. Melbourne and Ballarat circa 1888 are depicted vividly with plenty of social commentary, especially on the plight of women, rich and poor, who survived at the mercy...

Fergus Hume was a 20th century American author who had many works adapted into screenplays and movies, such as The Top Dog. Popular titles like The Silent House are still widely read today.

"Madame Midas" by Fergus Hume is a conventional novel, set against the backdrop of the Australian goldfields all through the 19th century. The tale unfolds inside the bustling town of Ballarat, in which gold mining is at its top, and the promise of wealth lures fortune seekers...

Delve into the suspenseful world of Fergus Hume's "Madame Midas," a classic mystery set against the backdrop of Australia's burgeoning mineral industry. This historical fiction weaves a tale of intrigue and suspense, drawing readers into a web of secrets surrounding a potentially...

Delve into the suspenseful world of Fergus Hume's "Madame Midas," a classic mystery set against the backdrop of Australia's burgeoning mineral industry. This historical fiction weaves a tale of intrigue and suspense, drawing readers into a web of secrets surrounding a potentially...

Madame Midas is a riveting tale of greed, ambition, and betrayal set in the goldfields of Australia. The story follows the life of the wealthy Madame Midas, a shrewd and successful businesswoman who has struck it rich in the gold mines. However, her fortune attracts a host of...


""Madame Midas"" is a novel written by Fergus Hume, first published in 1888. The story is set in the goldfields of Ballarat, Australia during the late 19th century. The protagonist, Madame Midas, is a beautiful and wealthy woman who inherits a large sum of money and decides to...


Madame Midas is a novel written by Fergus Hume. The story is set in the gold rush era of Ballarat, Australia, and follows the character of Madame Midas, a wealthy and beautiful woman who inherits a gold mine from her deceased father. With her newfound wealth, Madame Midas becomes...

