Madame Midas

Name: Madame Midas
Author: Fergus Hume

By Fergus Hume

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A striking, enigmatic woman in a mining district suddenly acquires great wealth tied to a nearby claim, and her lavish lifestyle and mysterious generosity provoke admiration, jealousy and suspicion. The plot follows a network of locals—managers, friends and bohemian acquaintances—whose lives intertwine through romance, theft, disappearances and competing theories about the source of her fortune. Investigations turn on circumstantial evidence, startling discoveries and moral reckonings, while scenes alternate between pastoral mining life and urban intrigue, ultimately examining how sudden riches reshape relationships and expose the ethical consequences of avarice.

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Fergus Hume

Fergus Hume was a prolific British author known for his contributions to detective fiction and the occult romance genre. He gained significant popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with his works often exploring themes of mystery and the supernatural. One of his most notable novels, "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," became a bestseller and established him as a key figure in the development of the detective story. Hume's writing is characterized by intricate plots and a keen understanding of human psychology, making his stories engaging and thought-provoking. His diverse body of work includes titles such as "A Coin of Edward VII: A Detective Story" and "A Son of Perdition: An Occult Romance."