Publisher's Synopsis
Tracked By A Tattoo: A Mystery is a novel written by Fergus Hume in 1896. The story follows the investigation of a murder that takes place in London's Chinatown. The victim is a wealthy man named Oliver Whyte, who is found dead in his home with a mysterious tattoo on his arm. The police suspect that the killer is someone from the Chinese community, but they are unable to identify any suspects.The main character of the story is a young journalist named Jack Meredith, who becomes involved in the investigation after meeting the victim's beautiful niece, Violet. Jack is determined to solve the case and clear the name of an innocent man who has been wrongly accused of the murder.As Jack delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that leads him to some surprising revelations about the victim and his family. He also discovers that the tattoo on the victim's arm is a clue that will eventually lead him to the killer.Tracked By A Tattoo: A Mystery is a gripping tale of murder, intrigue, and suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. It is a classic example of the detective fiction genre and is considered one of Hume's best works.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.
