A Creature of the Night: An Italian Enigma

Name: A Creature of the Night: An Italian Enigma
Author: Fergus Hume

By Fergus Hume

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The narrator, an English visitor in Verona, experiences a strange encounter with a ghoul-like apparition in an old burial ground and awakens with unexplained bruises and gaps in memory. Compelled to investigate, he explores a deserted palazzo, theatrical spectacles, and local rumors; the plot intertwines spectral visitations, romantic entanglements, a hidden death, mistaken identities, and an interrupted honeymoon, gradually revealing motives, secrets, and a nemesis who binds past transgressions to present consequences.

About the Author

Fergus Hume

Fergus Hume was a prolific British author known for his contributions to detective fiction and the occult romance genre. He gained significant popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with his works often exploring themes of mystery and the supernatural. One of his most notable novels, "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," became a bestseller and established him as a key figure in the development of the detective story. Hume's writing is characterized by intricate plots and a keen understanding of human psychology, making his stories engaging and thought-provoking. His diverse body of work includes titles such as "A Coin of Edward VII: A Detective Story" and "A Son of Perdition: An Occult Romance."