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Red Money

Fergus Hume

The book presents a narrative steeped in social commentary and intricate human relationships, revolving around themes of love, jealousy, and the duality of identity.

"Red Money" by Fergus Hume is a novel. The book presents a narrative steeped in social commentary and intricate human relationships, revolving around themes of love, jealousy, and the duality of identity.

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"Gypsies! How very delightful! I really must have my fortune told. The dear things know all about the future."

As Mrs. Belgrove spoke she peered through her lorgnette to see if anyone at the breakfast-table was smiling. The scrutiny was necessary, since she was the oldest person present, and there did not appear to be any future for her, save that very certain one connected with a funeral. But a society lady of sixty, made up to look like one of forty (her maid could do no more), with an excellent digestion and a constant desire, like the Athenians of old, for "Something New!" can scarcely be expected to dwell upon such a disagreeable subject as death. Nevertheless, Mrs. Belgrove could not disguise from herself that her demise could not be postponed for many more years, and examined the faces of the other guests to see if they thought so too. If anyone did, he and she politely suppressed a doubtful look and applauded the suggestion of a fortune-telling expedition.

"Let us make up a party and go," said the hostess, only too thankful to find something to amuse the house-party for a few hours. "Where did you say the gypsies were, Garvington?"

"In the Abbot's Wood," replied her husband, a fat, small round-faced man, who was methodically devouring a large breakfast.

"That's only three miles away. We can drive or ride."

Contents

  1. 01Chapter I.
  2. 02The Drama of Little Things.
  3. 03Chapter II.
  4. 04In the Wood.
  5. 05Chapter III.
  6. 06An Unexpected Recognition.
  7. 07Chapter IV.
  8. 08Secrets.
  9. 09Chapter V.
  10. 10The Woman and the Man.
  11. 11Chapter VI.
  12. 12The Man and the Woman.
  13. 13Chapter VII.
  14. 14The Secretary.
  15. 15Chapter VIII.
  16. 16At Midnight.
  17. 17Chapter IX.
  18. 18Afterwards.
  19. 19Chapter X.
  20. 20A Difficult Position.
  21. 21Chapter XI.
  22. 22Blackmail.
  23. 23Chapter XII.
  24. 24The Conspiracy.
  25. 25Chapter XIII.
  26. 26A Friend in Need.
  27. 27Chapter XIV.
  28. 28Miss Greeby, Detective.
  29. 29Chapter XV.
  30. 30Guesswork.
  31. 31Chapter XVI.
  32. 32The Last Straw.
  33. 33Chapter XVII.
  34. 34On the Trail.
  35. 35Chapter XVIII.
  36. 36An Amazing Accusation.
  37. 37Chapter XIX.
  38. 38Mother Cockleshell.
  39. 39Chapter XX.
  40. 40The Destined End.
  41. 41Chapter XXI.
  42. 42A Final Surprise.
  43. 43Popular Detective Stories by Fergus Hume

About this edition

Author
Fergus Hume
Language
English
Era
Modern (c. 1800–1945)
Reading level
Introductory: no background needed
Formats
EPUB, PDF
Length
300 pages
This edition
Modern Philosophers

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