The Fog Princes (1889)

By Florence Warden

Book Overview

The Fog Princes is a novel written by Florence Warden and published in 1889. The story is set in the late 19th century in England and revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a wealthy businessman named Sir John Bury. The investigation into his disappearance is led by Detective-Inspector Chippenfield, who is assisted by his loyal subordinate, Sergeant Nathaniel Polton.As the investigation progresses, Chippenfield and Polton discover that Sir John had a complicated personal life, with several women vying for his attention and a web of business dealings that may have led to his downfall. The plot thickens when a young woman named Maud Davenport, who claims to be Sir John's illegitimate daughter, enters the picture and becomes a key suspect in the case.The Fog Princes is a gripping mystery novel that keeps readers guessing until the very end. Warden's writing style is engaging and descriptive, transporting readers to the foggy streets of Victorian England. The characters are well-developed and complex, with their own motivations and secrets that slowly unravel as the investigation unfolds. The novel also touches on themes of class, gender, and morality, making it a thought-provoking read. Overall, The Fog Princes is a must-read for fans of classic mystery novels.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165093537
• ISBN13: 9781165093533
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"