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"""The Crimson Cryptogram: A Detective Story"" by Fergus Hume is a riveting mystery thriller that plunges readers into a world of intrigue, suspense, and murder. Set against the backdrop of a cryptic puzzle, Hume's narrative follows the relentless investigation of a seasoned detective as he unravels the tangled web of clues and secrets surrounding a perplexing murder case. In this gripping detective story, Hume skillfully navigates the reader through a labyrinth of twists and turns, keeping them on the edge of their seats with each new revelation. As the detective delves deeper into the cryptogram, readers are drawn into a thrilling game of cat and mouse, where every clue brings them closer to the shocking truth behind the murder. With its masterful blend of suspense and puzzle-solving, ""The Crimson Cryptogram"" captivates readers from start to finish. Hume's expertly crafted plot and well-developed characters add depth and complexity to the story, while the cryptogram itself serves as a tantalizing challenge for both the detective and the reader. As the tension mounts and the pieces of the puzzle fall into place, readers are kept guessing until the very end, when the truth is finally revealed in a satisfying resolution. ""The Crimson Cryptogram"" stands as a shining example of Fergus Hume's talent for crafting captivating crime fiction that keeps readers guessing until the final page."

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Ferguson Wright Hume, also known as Fergus Hume, was a prolific English novelist who wrote detective fiction, thrillers, and mysteries. Hume was born in Powick, Worcestershire, England, as the second son of James C. Hume, a Scot who worked as a clerk and steward at the county pauper and lunatic asylum. When he was three, his family moved to Dunedin, New Zealand, where he attended Otago Boys' High School and studied law at the University of Otago. He was admitted to the New Zealand Bar in 1885. Hume moved to Melbourne, Australia, shortly after graduating and began working as a barristers' clerk. He began writing plays but was unable to persuade Melbourne theatre managers to approve, let alone read them. Hume returned to England, first in London, then in Thundersley, Essex, at Church Cottage, most likely on the invitation of the Reverend Thomas Noon Talfourd Major. Hume resided in Thundersley for thirty years, producing over 130 novels and various collections, the most of which were mystery stories, although he never regained the fame of his debut novel. He also wrote lyrics for songs written by his brother-in-law, Charles Willeby, and book reviews for literary periodicals such as The Bookman. The 1911 census shows him as 'author', aged 51, and living at Church Cottage, Thundersley, which comprised of six rooms. He had a housekeeper, Ada Louise Peck, a widow aged 69. He made regular trips to Italy, France, Switzerland, and other European countries.

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