The Scarlet Bat: A Detective Story

Name: The Scarlet Bat: A Detective Story
Author: Fergus Hume

By Fergus Hume

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The narrative follows a sequence of mysterious crimes and personal entanglements centered on a reclusive writer whose rural home shelters a distressed visitor and a circle of acquaintances. A violent altercation, an inquest, and a trail of small but telling clues—a scrap of paper, a queer mark, a sealed letter, and a strange will—set off inquiries that unearth past romances, hidden identities, and unexpected disappearances. Public clues and witness accounts gradually expose links between victims and suspects, bringing motive and inheritance into focus and culminating in confrontation, exposure, and a final domestic resolution.

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."