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POPULAR NOVELS BY FERGUS HUME
Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," etc
In Crown 8vo. pictorial cloth. Price 6s. each.
THE RED WINDOW
Second Impression
"For a skilfully conceived plot, succession of stirringincidents and series of surprises, not one of Mr. Fergus Hume'sbooks is surpassed by 'The Red Window.' ... Is the best book ofthe kind issued this season."--Newcastle Daily Journal.
THE YELLOW HOLLY
Third Edition
"A story of thrilling interest."--To-Day.
"An exciting detective story."--Academy.
A COIN OF EDWARD VII.
Third Edition
"A clever detective story. The book holds one spellbound to theend."--Yorkshire Herald.
THE CRIME OF THE CRYSTAL
Third Edition
"Mr. Fergus Hume once more shows his skill in weaving anintricate plot which holds the reader enthralled until thelast line. If this book were judged upon its merits it shouldobtain a popularity even greater than 'The Mystery of a HansomCab.'"--Court Circular.
THE PAGAN'S CUP
Third Edition
"For the lover of mystery the author of the 'Mystery of a HansomCab' has prepared a feast in his new book. The story is beyonddoubt enthralling, and will in every case be read at asitting."--Glasgow Herald.
THE RED-HEADED MAN
Third Edition
"Is perhaps the best piece of work that Mr. Fergus Hume hasgiven us since he wrote 'The Mystery of a Hansom Cab.' The plotis very ingenious. Devoid of suspicion of padding, brightly andsmoothly written, Mr. Fergus Hume's latest tale contains not asingle dull chapter."--World.
"A highly ingenious and well-constructed tale."--Scotsman.
SHYLOCK OF THE RIVER
Fifth Edition
"Quite the most brilliant detective story Mr. Hume has given ussince he made such a remarkable hit in 'The Mystery of a HansomCab.'"--Literary World.
THE MASQUERADE MYSTERY
Third Edition
"Is as good as, if not better than, 'The Mystery of a HansomCab.' ... It is an excellent story."--World.
In Crown 8vo, Cloth, 2s. 6d. Cheap Edition
A MARRIAGE MYSTERY
"Is ingeniously put together.... Mr. Hume's new book is good ofits kind."--Athenæum.
"The plot is very clever and well worked out."--Vanity Fair.
London: DIGBY, LONG & Co., 18 Bouverie Street, Fleet St., E.C.
"Well, sail in. We're ready for the play."