02192cam a22003253u 4500 55748 UtSlPG 20260610134302.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932 The Red Bicycle Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-10-13 Produced by Charles Bowen from images provided by the Taranaki Herald and Papers Past, National Library of New Zealand "The Red Bicycle" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the enigmatic arrival of Sir Hector Wyke, a baronet who takes residence in a notorious, ill-fated house named Maranatha. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of various local characters, particularly focusing on Neddy Mellin, the mischievous son of a washerwoman, who hears gossip about the new tenant and the strange happenings surrounding him. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the mundane life in the seaside village of Hedgerton, where Mrs. Mellin, the washerwoman, and her son Neddy transport laundry to the Rectory. As they pass the foreboding Maranatha, filled with rumors of a sinister history, Mrs. Mellin expresses her apprehensions about the newly arrived baronet and his mysterious housekeeper, Jane Vence. The atmosphere thickens with dread and intrigue when Sir Hector is found murdered shortly after a visitor's arrival. The opening chapters set the stage for a blend of gossip, mystery, and a potential crime drama that firmly hooks readers into the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories England -- Fiction Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55748 96579 96579