Publisher's Synopsis
The Mystery of a Hansom Cab is a classic detective novel written by Fergus Hume. The story is set in Melbourne, Australia, in the late 19th century and revolves around the murder of a wealthy businessman named Oliver Whyte, who is found dead in a hansom cab. The investigation is led by Detective Gorby, who is determined to solve the case and bring the killer to justice. As the investigation progresses, several suspects emerge, including the victim's business partner, his fianc�����e, and a mysterious woman who was seen in the hansom cab with him. The novel is full of twists and turns, and the reader is kept guessing until the very end. The Mystery of a Hansom Cab is considered to be one of the first and most successful detective novels ever written, and it has been adapted into several films and stage productions.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.
