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The Mystery of a Hansom Cab
Paperback / softback
Main Details
| Title |
The Mystery of a Hansom Cab
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Fergus W. Hume
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| Series | Australian Classics Library |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:308 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 148 |
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| Category/Genre | Classic fiction (pre c 1945)
Crime and mystery |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781920899561
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| Classifications | Dewey:a823.10 |
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| Audience | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
2 Illustrations, black and white
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Sydney University Press
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| Imprint |
Sydney University Press
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| Publication Date |
10 December 2010 |
| Publication Country |
Australia
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Description
A timeless narrative of suspense and intrigue, Hume's book is the original Australian best-selling crime novel set in pre-Federation Melbourne. From the salons of the city's elite to the slums of Little Bourke St, the exquisitely plotted story follows the investigation, inquest and trial of the murder of a little-known English migrant.
Author Biography
Fergus Hume was an English novelist who had ambitions as a playwright. He completed literary and legal studies at the University of Otago before moving to Melbourne.
Reviews"I could write on and on about this book. It has so much to explore and it would be fun to do so, but at this point I'll simply recommend it to you and hope that you'll find time to discover and enjoy it too. It was, in its time, a best-seller ... " -- Whispering Gums * Whispering Gums *
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