The Third Volume by Fergus Hume
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"The Third Volume" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Claude Larcher, who is compelled to uncover the truth behind the mysterious circumstances of his father’s murder, a case that has haunted him since childhood. Alongside his friend Spenser Tait, Claude navigates the complexities of a long-buried family secret as they face revelations that challenge their understanding of truth and justice. At the start
of the story, we are introduced to Spenser Tait, a meticulous and orderly man, who is taken by surprise when his adventurous friend, Claude Larcher, unexpectedly returns to London after years abroad. Their reunion quickly leads to discussions about Claude's parents, particularly after he receives two cryptic letters—one from his guardian, Francis Hilliston, and another from a woman named Margaret Bezel, both hinting at a troubling family secret. As Claude digs deeper into his family’s past, he learns that his father was murdered and that his mother was accused but acquitted of the crime, sparking his determination to seek out the truth of what happened—a journey that will intertwine their lives in ways neither could anticipate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Third Volume |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43288 |
| Release Date | Jul 24, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 494 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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