The Girl from Malta

Name: The Girl from Malta
Author: Fergus Hume

By Fergus Hume

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The narrative opens aboard a steamship where a lively passenger crowd conceals tensions that culminate in a mysterious death. Subsequent chapters follow inquiries, legal hearings, and competing testimonies as investigators and acquaintances pursue clues including letters, a dagger, and past secrets. A woman linked to Malta becomes central to suspicion and must face questioning and courtroom scrutiny while loyalties and rivalries shift. Personal relationships, social appearances, and small revelations gradually expose motives and hidden connections, leading to a resolved judgment and an intimate decision that settles both culpability and a romantic outcome.

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."