Fergusson Wright Hume, known as Fergus Hume, was an English novelist renowned primarily for his contribution to the mystery and detective fiction genres. Born on July 8, 1859, in England, Hume later moved to New Zealand, where he began his career as a lawyer. However, it was his move to Melbourne, Australia, that marked the pivot to his illustrious literary career. Hume's initial motivation to wri...