The Red Window

by Fergus Hume

Overview

The Red Window is a novel written by Fergus Hume, a renowned British author. The book is a mystery novel that revolves around the murder of a wealthy businessman named John Minute. The story begins with the discovery of Minute's dead body in his mansion, which is locked from the inside. The police suspect suicide, but a few clues suggest that it might be a murder.The investigation is led by Detective Reginald Fortune, who is known for his unconventional methods. He is assisted by his friend and journalist, Harold Brace, who is also interested in solving the case. As they delve deeper into the case, they discover that Minute had a complicated personal life, and many people had motives to kill him.The story takes many twists and turns as the detectives uncover secrets and hidden agendas of the suspects. The narrative is full of suspense and intrigue, and the reader is kept guessing until the very end. The Red Window is a classic mystery novel that has stood the test of time and is still a popular read among fans of the genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783752335828
Publisher:	Outlook Verlag
Publication date:	07/24/2020
Pages:	220
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Hume was born in England, the second son of James Hume. When he was three the family emigrated to Dunedin, New Zealand, where he was educated at Otago Boys' High School and studied law at the University of Otago. He was admitted to the New Zealand bar in 1885. Shortly after graduation Hume relocated to Melbourne, Australia, where he obtained a job as a barristers' clerk. He began writing plays, but found it impossible to persuade the managers of Melbourne theatres to accept or even to read them.