Monsieur Judas: A Paradox by Fergus Hume

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Author Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932
Title Monsieur Judas: A Paradox
Credits Produced by Charles Bowen from text provided by Walter
Moore for Project Gutenberg Australia.
Summary "Monsieur Judas: A Paradox" by Fergus Hume is a detective novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the sleepy English town of Jarlchester, which suddenly becomes the center of intrigue following a mysterious murder. The opening chapters introduce the main character, Octavius Fanks, a sharp and observant London detective, who is drawn into the investigation after the inquest into the death of a man identified only as Sebastian Melstane, igniting a web of questions surrounding the deceased's identity and circumstances. At the start of the narrative, Jarlchester is depicted as an unremarkable town that finds itself perplexed by the sudden arrival of tragedy—first with the discovery of a man's body, and then the ensuing investigation. The curious townsfolk gather at the local inn to learn about the inquest and the eventual verdict of suicide, which is met with skepticism. Concurrently, Fanks begins to unravel the threads of the case, noting inconsistencies in the evidence presented, particularly the presence of a pillbox that could lead him toward the truth about Melstane's untimely demise. As he pursues leads, including a connection to the operations of a local chemist, Fanks's attentiveness to detail positions him uniquely to discover deeper secrets that are intricately tied to the townspeople and the deceased. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 55617
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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