The Purple Fern by Fergus Hume

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Author Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932
Title The Purple Fern
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Summary "The Purple Fern" by Fergus Hume is a mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The book opens on a winter’s day in a quaint Essex town, introducing a diverse cast of characters, centered around Dr. Daniel Jerce, a renowned physician, as he navigates his responsibilities alongside the complexities of his personal relationships. The narrative hints at mysteries intertwined with family ties, hidden secrets, and unexpected encounters that promise to be explored throughout the story. At the start of the novel, the train carrying Dr. Jerce is delayed, leading to his arrival in Crumel where he appears to be on a visit to a patient. As he makes his way through the snowy streets, he is followed by a mysterious man dressed in grey, whose intentions remain unclear. The plot thickens as Jerce gathers information about his acquaintances, particularly the wealthy Baird twins, Ferdinand and Clarice, who are coping with their guardian's peculiar illness. A sense of foreboding is suggested by the happenings around them, including a strange encounter leading to an assault on Jerce, and notes that hint at deeper conspiracies. The stage is set for a story that intertwines medical mysteries with personal stakes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 56233
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 30, 2018
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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