Madame Midas by Fergus Hume First Edition The Hansom Cab Publishing Company 1888. London. A VG copy with no loose or damaged pages. Card covers are still very much intact. Spine showing light signs of wear.

"Madame Midas" is a novel written by Fergus Hume. The story is set in the gold rush era of Ballarat, Australia, and follows the life of Madame Jeanne Midas, a beautiful and enigmatic Frenchwoman who arrives in the town with a vast fortune. The novel explores the themes of wealth, ambition, and social intrigue as Madame Midas navigates the complexities of society while trying to protect her newfound riches. As she becomes entangled in the lives of various characters, including a cunning mining speculator, the novel delves into the human desires and machinations of the time. "Madame Midas" is a captivating tale of love, ambition, and the allure of gold.