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100 1 _aHume, Fergus,
_d1859-1932
245 1 4 _aThe Man with a Secret: A Novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-08-21
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the Web Archive (The Emory University--Robert W. Woodruff Library)
520 _a"The Man with a Secret: A Novel" by Fergus Hume is a work of fiction written in the late 19th century. The story centers on the character of Basil Beaumont, a morally ambiguous artist returning to his childhood village, Garsworth, to escape his creditors and indulge his vices. As he navigates the shadows of his past, we also meet Dr. Duncan Nestley, whose life Beaumont nearly ruined, setting up a complex relationship between the two men that embodies themes of friendship, betrayal, and the struggle for redemption. The opening of the novel introduces a grim and evocative setting, establishing the tone of melancholy and intrigue as it presents Beaumont at a scenic yet bleak location near Garsworth. Beaumont's character is fleshed out through introspective musings about his life and regrets, drawing the reader into his cynical worldview while hinting at the fragility of his current situation. An unexpected reunion with Dr. Nestley, who harbors resentment towards Beaumont for his past influence, further complicates matters, suggesting that both men are at the mercy of their intertwined fates. The narrative sets the stage for exploring the darker sides of human nature as well as the potential for change amidst moral dilemmas in this intriguing tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aInheritance and succession -- Fiction
653 _aEngland -- Fiction
653 _aEnglish fiction -- 19th century
653 _aMystery fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55404
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