5 personnages récurrents de la littérature populaire / 5 récits : - Dorcas Dene, détective / Le lézard de diamant - Hagar Stanley, détective Tzigane / Les perles d'ambre - Lady Molly de Scotland Yard / Le mystère de Ninescore - Miss Boston / Le drame de l'express de Chicago - Madelyn Mack, détective / L'homme aux neuf vies

Les aventures de la jeune Tzigane, Hagar Stanley qui, devant prendre la relève de son défunt oncle à la tête d'une boutique de prêteur sur gages se retrouve confrontée à des mystères liés aux objets qui lui passent entre les mains... Contient les épisodes : - Le deuxième client et les perles d'ambre - Le troisième client et l'idole de jade

Les aventures de la jeune Tzigane, Hagar Stanley qui, devant prendre la relève de son défunt oncle à la tête d'une boutique de prêteur sur gages se retrouve confrontée à des mystères liés aux objets qui lui passent entre les mains... Contient les épisodes : - La sixième cliente et la théière d'argent - Le septième client et le mandarin

Les aventures de la jeune Tzigane, Hagar Stanley qui, devant prendre la relève de son défunt oncle à la tête d'une boutique de prêteur sur gages se retrouve confrontée à des mystères liés aux objets qui lui passent entre les mains... Contient les épisodes : - Le quatrième client et le crucifx - Le cinquième client et la clé de cuivre

Les aventures de la jeune Tzigane, Hagar Stanley qui, devant prendre la relève de son défunt oncle à la tête d'une boutique de prêteur sur gages se retrouve confrontée à des mystères liés aux objets qui lui passent entre les mains... Contient les épisodes : - L'arrivée d'Hagar - Le premier client et le Dante Florentin

Young Dr Ellis, a struggling new physician, is enjoying a quiet evening smoking and enjoying conversation with his journalist friend Cass, when their mysterious neighbour, Mrs Moxton, bursts in upon them with startling news - her husband has been murdered! Rushing to the scene, the two men discover Mr Moxton, stabbed in the back. They investigate the body thoroughly, but find no real clues to his assailant except for a mysterious series of markings, scrawled in blood on the dead man's sleeve.

Dr. Jim Herrick and his friend Robin are on a walking tour in the English countryside when they come across a large house where all the lights in the house are on and all of the doors are open. While trying to find someone at home, they discover the body of Colonel Carr, dead from a gunshot wound. After reporting their discovery to the authorities, Dr. Jim decides he would investigate the murder. Suspects abound as the Colonel was an intensely disliked person. A classic "who done it" written by a well respected British mystery writer will hold the attention of a listener throughout the tale.

A widely publicized and unsolved murder of five and twenty years is brought to the forefront in a best-selling novel entitled "A Whim of Fate". While Spencer Tait is looking forward to reading it, his best friend Claude Larcher, learns of the tragic death of his father which mirrors every detail of the new book. Not believing it to be a coincidence the two friends resolve to discover what truly happened so many years ago and who committed the vile act. As they delve deeper into the past, the motives, the evidence, and the list of potential suspects becomes so confusing that a solution to the mystery seems impossible. Will they ever know WHO killed Georges Larcher????

Hume was born in England, the second son of Dr James Hume. At the age of three his father emigrated with his family to Dunedin, New Zealand. He was admitted to the New Zealand bar in 1885. Shortly after graduation he left for Melbourne, Australia where he obtained a post as a barristers' clerk. He began writing plays, but found it impossible to persuade the managers of the Melbourne theatres to accept or even read them. Hume was a capable writer of mystery stories, and may be looked upon as one of the precursors of the many writers of detective stories whose work was so popular in the twentieth century.

"The following report appeared in the Argus newspaper of Saturday, the 28th July, 18-- "Truth is said to be stranger than fiction, and certainly the extraordinary murder which took place in Melbourne on Thursday night, or rather Friday morning, goes a long way towards verifying this saying. A crime has been committed by an unknown assassin, within a short distance of the principal streets of this great city, and is surrounded by an impenetrable mystery. ... "On the twenty-seventh day of July, at the hour of twenty minutes to two o'clock in the morning, a hansom cab drove up to the police station in Grey Street, St. Kilda, and the driver made the startling statement that his cab contained the body of a man who he had reason to believe had been murdered...."

Short Stories by Fergus Hume, a prolific English novelist.

An old pawnbroker is found strangled with his lips pinned together with an opal serpent broach. He has a beautiful daughter who is apparently the heir of his large estate. But another claimant has made herself known as the actual daughter of the pawnbroker. Follow detective Hurd as he unravels the convoluted mystery of the old man's death and attempts to determine who is the rightful heir.

Greed and lost love collide to create dark secrets. Through twists and turns, corrupt aristocrats let family and honor overshadow love and true happiness. In the end, evil passes and good endures.

Detective stories and mysteries never go out of fashion. From Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Sherlock Holmes' to Richard Osman's 'Thursday Murder Club' series, we continue to love a whodunit. 'The Mystery of a Hansom Cab' is a classic and was the best-selling mystery novel of the Victorian era. There is almost a Down Under Dickens touch in the way Hume uses the story of the murder to expose the seedy side of its setting, Melbourne. As the murder probe is launched, secrets look set to be exposed and high-profile figures face humiliation. With a plot like a corkscrew, 'The Mystery of a Hansom Cab' will keep you guessing. Ferguson (Fergus) Hume (1859-1932) was born in England and brought up in New Zealand. He trained as a barrister and moved to Australia, where he endured the frustration of having his plays rejected by theatres. His first mystery novel 'The Mystery of a Hansom Cab' changed that, becoming a sensation, selling more than 500,000 copies and inspiring Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to write his first 'Sherlock Holmes' mystery, 'A Study in Scarlet'. Hume, who moved back to England, was a prolific author, publishing well over 100 mystery novels.

A widow has been murdered in the home of a relative on a foggy night in London town when all residents were off on to the theatre, and one to run an errand involving the title bauble. Who done it? Old dark house mystery full of period cliches is pulp fun for the new year. - Summary by Matt Pierard

Arthur Vernon, member of the Athenian club and member of "society," has a secret. His father has died and left him destitute, so he has begun a private investigation agency under the name "Nemo." It would be disastrous if this were known among his associates at the club, and especially if his intended in-laws found out. But he is quite sure no one else knows, that is until his old college classmate, Constantine Maunders, visits him with a proposition he can't refuse. Maunders knows all, and he wants to be made a partner in the agency, providing "Nemo" with black-mail worthy information on other people in society in return for a share of the financial rewards for their silence. Vernon is appalled, particularly as "Nemo" is engaged in solving a high profile blackmail case. These are the beginning of Vernons conundrums as the clues unfold. - Summary by Don W. Jenkins

Fergus Hume was a prolific writer of Victorian murder mysteries and The Clock Struck One is another great example of his inventive plots. Julian Edermont living in near seclusion for the last 20 years fearful of an unknown assailant is beaten to death in his study following an argument with his ward's fiance Dr. Allen Scott. The secret revealed to Allen during this argument is such that he breaks off his engagement to Dora refusing to reveal the cause. Since those around her seem unwilling to share what they know it is up to Dora to discover the truth and unmask the murderer of her guardian. - Summary by Celine Major

A prolific writer of crime and detective stories Fergus Hume is known for his clever plots. The Turnpike House is another wonderful example of his many intriguing mysteries. EXCERPT: "Suddenly there was the cry of a human being in pain. The light was extinguished, and the mists closed thicker round the ruined building; it might be to hide the sight within the room. Could the walls only have spoken they would have shouted "Murder!" with most miraculous voice. But the age of miracles being past, the walls were dumb, and there was no clamour to greet the horror of this deed done in darkness." - Summary by Celine Major

A mysterious message on a record is found sealed in a cylinder. A heroine straight out of a fairy-tale is kept secluded by a guardian with questionable motives. Add a murder, a gallant and fearless hero to the rescue and you have all the ingredients necessary to make this a very entertaining little mystery by acclaimed British author Fergus Hume! - Summary by Celine Major

Murder and mayhem turn a quiet English village on its head. Complete with twists and turns that will keep you entertained til the very end. Fergus Hume never fails. (Summary by Sharon Kilmer)

A mysterious woman is found murdered in a yellow boudoir. Who is she and where does she come from? Detective Absalom Gebb is on the case. (Introduction by MaryAnn)