The Mandarin's Fan

Fergus Hume was a prolific English novelist renowned for his contribution to the mystery and detective fiction genres. Born as Fergusson Wright Hume on July 8, 1859, in England, he spent much of his early life in New Zealand where his family emigrated. Hume began his career as a lawyer but soon turned his focus to writing. His initial foray into literature did not yield significant success, prompt...