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The Lone Inn: A Mystery

By Fergus Hume
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The narrator, passing through marshland, takes refuge at a remote inn where he encounters an apparently fatal incident that initiates a murder mystery. He investigates the death, confronts a man posing as the victim's brother, and uncovers a chain of deceptive identities, conflicting testimonies, and startling physical clues. Episodes move between the fen, provincial households, and sudden discoveries that reframe earlier assumptions. The narrative collects links of evidence and surprises, examines motives and transformations among suspects, and culminates in a reconstruction that explains what really occurred at the lonely inn.

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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."

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