The Hume, Fergus 1859-1932 creator text utu 2003 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab" by Fergus Hume is a detective novel written in the late 19th century, likely during the Victorian era. The book centers around a mysterious murder that takes place in a hansom cab in Melbourne, drawing readers into the intricacies of crime, investigation, and human intrigue as various characters become entwined in the mystery, most notably the detective Mr. Gorby who is determined to uncover the truth. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the shocking murder of a man whose identity is unknown. The narrative excerpts details from a newspaper report discussing the circumstances surrounding the crime, including the key witness, cab driver Malcolm Royston, who recounts how the victim was assisted into the cab by a gentleman in a light coat. This mysterious figure quickly becomes a focal point for detectives as they search for clues leading to the murderer. As the investigation unfolds through a series of witness testimonies and newspaper articles, tensions rise, suggesting that the crime is entwined with personal vendettas and social rivalries, hinting at deeper motivations and connections among the characters involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mystery_of_a_Hansom_Cab Release date is 2003-07-01 Produced by Col Choat. HTML version by Al Haines. Original publication data not identified Fiction Detective and mystery stories, English PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4223 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4223 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133123.0 4223