The Disappearing Eye

Name: The Disappearing Eye
Author: Fergus Hume

By Fergus Hume

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A narrator becomes entangled in a curious criminal case after a woman is found dead and her glass eye vanishes, leaving him suspected of theft. The plot traces investigations, odd coincidences, and a gallery of eccentric witnesses and allies—among them a diminutive, enigmatic woman—while rivalries and romantic tensions complicate facts. Clues accumulate in the form of physical evidence, a cipher, and unexpected mechanical elements, and episodes of danger and revelation move the account toward a definitive explanation. The narrative unfolds as a sequence of discoveries that gradually expose motives and resolve the central mystery.

About the Author

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."