The Silent House

by Fergus Hume, 1stworld Library (Editor)

Overview

Lucian Denzil was a briefless barrister, who so far departed from the traditions of his brethren of the long robe as not to dwell within the purlieus of the Temple. For certain private reasons, not unconnected with economy, he occupied rooms in Geneva Squ

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781421823829
Publisher:	1st World Library
Publication date:	11/02/2006
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.81(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.