The Man with a Secret: A Novel by Fergus Hume
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Man with a Secret: A Novel |
| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the Web Archive (The Emory University--Robert W. Woodruff Library) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | Mystery fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55404 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-55404-4 |
| Release Date | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 432 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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