The Sacred Herb by Fergus Hume
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"The Sacred Herb" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a murder trial, with the focus on Mona Chent, the accused, who is entangled in a scandalous case involving her wealthy uncle, Sir Oliver Lanwin. As her fiancé, Edward Shepworth, grapples with defending her innocence, the narrative explores themes of love, crime, and the pursuit of justice in a society rife with secrets
and preconceptions. The beginning of the book introduces the main character, Lord Prelice, who is initially bored with his privileged life and reluctantly drawn into the sensational murder case involving his friend Shepworth and the enigmatic Mona Chent. As Prelice attends the trial, he learns about the complex relationships and motivations surrounding the crime, including the tensions between Mona and her uncle, as well as the secrets of those involved. The opening effectively sets the tone for a thrilling mystery filled with courtroom drama, personal intrigue, and the quest for truth amidst societal judgments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Sacred Herb |
| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books (the New York Public Library) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | London (England) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Trials (Murder) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55642 |
| Release Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 354 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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