
Third Volume
by Fergus Hume
'Third Volume' Summary
In the aftermath of his father's tragic death, Claude Larcher is drawn into a puzzling mystery when he discovers striking parallels between the circumstances surrounding his father's demise and the plot of a best-selling novel titled "A Whim of Fate." Joined by his close friend Spencer Tait, Claude embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the unsolved murder that took place two decades earlier. Their investigation leads them down a winding path of hidden motives, conflicting accounts, and a cast of potential suspects. As they delve deeper into the past, Spencer and Claude find themselves navigating a treacherous landscape of half-truths and elusive evidence. The line between fact and fiction blurs as they attempt to separate the truth from the sensationalized narrative presented in the novel. With each revelation, the list of suspects expands, and the path to justice seems to grow increasingly obscured. Determined to find closure and bring the perpetrator to light, Spencer and Claude must confront the demons of the past and unravel a web of deceit that has shrouded the truth for far too long. Will their relentless pursuit lead them to the elusive killer, or will the mystery forever remain shrouded in darkness?Book Details
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Fergus Hume
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Ferguson Wright Hume known as Fergus Hume, was a prolific English novelist, known for his detective fiction, thrillers and mysteries. Hume was born in Powick, Worcestershire, England, the second son o...
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