The Silver Bullet by Fergus Hume
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About this eBook
| Author | Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932 |
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| Title | The Silver Bullet |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the
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| Summary | "The Silver Bullet" by Fergus Hume is a mystery novel that appears to have been written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds through the experiences of two main characters, Robin Joyce and Dr. Jim Herrick, who embark on a walking tour that takes a dark turn when they discover a mysterious, well-lit mansion in a lonely pine wood, only to find a dead body inside upon their exploration. The interplay of their personalities, with Herrick's practicality contrasting with Joyce's more sensitive disposition, sets the stage for a deeper inquiry into the events surrounding the Colonel, a man whose violent death raises numerous questions. At the start of the book, two friends, Robin and Jim, are trudging through a desolate moor, where Robin's exhaustion leads them to stumble upon a strange, illuminated mansion. Their curiosity compels them to enter, where they find eerie grandeur but no inhabitants, only to uncover the lifeless body of Colonel Carr, shot and left to decay. The narrative hints at a web of relationships and secrets as they learn about the Colonel’s past, his enigmatic servant Frisco, and a family that may hold the key to understanding the motive behind the murder. This opening chapter paints a vivid picture of a haunting atmosphere and a brewing mystery, promising readers a blend of suspense and character exploration as the story develops. (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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55511 |
| Release Date | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 1, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 124 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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