The Mandarin's Fan

Fergus Hume's 'The Mandarin's Fan' stands as a testament to the breadth of his creative prowess, diverging from his more renowned mystery genre into the expansive tableau of exotic narratives. This novel, tinged with the allure of foreign mystery and adventure, showcases Hume's literary dexterity, moving beyond the conventional Victorian confines to weave a story that marries the intricacies of a ...