Madame Midas

"Madame Midas" by Fergus Hume is a conventional novel, set against the backdrop of the Australian goldfields all through the 19th century. The tale unfolds inside the bustling town of Ballarat, in which gold mining is at its top, and the promise of wealth lures fortune seekers from all walks of life. The titular individual, Madame Midas, is a mysterious and inviting woman who arrives in Ballarat with a beyond shrouded in secrecy. As the narrative unfolds, Madame Midas becomes entangled in a...