The Lady From Nowhere: A Detective Story (1900)

By Fergus Hume

Book Overview

""The Lady From Nowhere: A Detective Story"" is a classic mystery novel written by Fergus Hume and first published in 1900. The story revolves around the mysterious appearance of a beautiful woman who arrives in a small town without any identification or background. The locals are intrigued by her sudden appearance and she quickly becomes the center of attention.However, when a wealthy man is found murdered, suspicion falls on the lady from nowhere. The local detective, Inspector Chippenfield, is tasked with solving the case and must unravel a complex web of lies and secrets to uncover the truth.As the investigation progresses, it becomes clear that the lady from nowhere is not who she seems and that there are many people with motives for the murder. The novel is full of twists and turns, with a gripping plot that keeps readers guessing until the very end.Hume's writing style is engaging and descriptive, transporting readers to the small town where the story takes place. The characters are well-developed and the dialogue is realistic, adding depth and authenticity to the story.Overall, ""The Lady From Nowhere: A Detective Story"" is a classic mystery novel that will appeal to fans of the genre. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good whodunit with plenty of suspense and intrigue.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: 112089459X
• ISBN13: 9781120894595
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"