Hume, Fergus 1859-1932 creator text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Jonah's Luck" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Angus Herries, a young man who finds himself embroiled in a murder mystery after staying at a bleak inn. As Herries navigates through adverse circumstances, he grapples with a sense of deep misfortune and seeks to clear his name amidst the unfortunate events that unfold. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to a despondent Herries trudging through the Essex marshes as the gloomy autumn day sets an ominous tone. Upon arriving at "The Marsh Inn," he encounters an array of characters, including a beleaguered landlady and an old acquaintance, Mr. Gowrie. During his stay, an unexpected turn of events leads to a man being found murdered next door, implicating Herries in the crime due to circumstantial evidence, including a bloodied razor and the key to the deceased's room found in his possession. This opening portion sets the stage for a tale of intrigue, suspicion, and the struggle for Herries to prove his innocence amid a backdrop of personal turmoil and mystery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-01-16 Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books (the University of Wisconsin-Madison) Original publication data not identified Inheritance and succession -- Fiction England -- Fiction Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction Mystery fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56385 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56385 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134311.0 56385