Fergus Hume

Mystery of a Hansom Cab

Categories

Books, Arts, Fiction

Number of episodes

36

Published on

2026-01-14 10:00:00

Language

English

Mystery of a Hansom Cab

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Who killed the man in the hansom cab? Who is Sal Rawlins? What fate awaits Madge and Brian? Dive into a world of murder and family secrets in this captivating Australian mystery. Fergus Humes novel, first published in 1886, quickly became a sensation, finding its way into readers hands in England and the United States. Over a century later, Geoffrey Haines noted that The Mystery of a Hansom Cab did more than any other book to portray Melbourne in the late 1880s (in A History of Victoria, 2006). This timeless classic continues to enthrall audiences, whether in print, on air, or on screen. (Summary by Lynette Caulkins) **Note** The preface reveals the identity of the culprit, which could spoil the suspense for some listeners. To maintain the element of surprise, consider skipping the preface or saving it for after the story.

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