The Mikado Jewel

Name: The Mikado Jewel
Author: Fergus Hume

By Fergus Hume

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The story opens in a shabby Bayswater boarding-house where a young boarder returns from an errand to find an elderly resident murdered and the rooms overturned. A police investigation and inquest ensue, and the narrative shifts between procedural inquiry, witness statements, and the private lives of the boarders. A missing oriental jewel and an inherited family legend surface as motives, drawing in confidences, rivalries, and a diplomatist's involvement. Interlaced backstories, revelations, and testimonies converge in a final explanation that resolves who sought the jewel and the reasons behind the crime.

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."