The Opal Serpent (1905)

By Fergus Hume

Book Overview

The Opal Serpent is a mystery novel written by Fergus Hume and published in 1905. The story is set in London and revolves around the murder of a wealthy businessman named Sir Gregory Fellenger. The police are baffled by the case, as there are no clues or suspects. However, a young woman named Zara, who is engaged to Sir Gregory's son, begins to investigate the murder on her own. She discovers that Sir Gregory was involved in a secret society called The Opal Serpent, which may have played a role in his death. Zara's investigation leads her into a dangerous world of intrigue and deception, where she must use her wits and courage to uncover the truth. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a mysterious Frenchman, a beautiful actress, and a cunning detective. The Opal Serpent is a thrilling tale of murder, love, and betrayal, with twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end.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: 1166471942
• ISBN13: 9781166471941
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"