The Mystery Of A Hansom Cab by Fergus Hume Early Reprint The Hansom Cab Publishing Company c1887. One hundred and seventy-fifth thousand. London. A VG+ copy with no loose or damaged pages, binding firm and spine still very much intact. Spine complete.

"The Mystery of a Hansom Cab" by Fergus Hume is a classic detective novel set in 19th-century Melbourne, Australia. The story revolves around a murder committed in a hansom cab, which leads to a complex web of intrigue. When a wealthy man, Oliver Whyte, is found dead in the cab, Detective Kilsip and his friend, amateur sleuth Mr. Gorby, are tasked with unraveling the enigma. As they dig deeper into the lives and secrets of the suspects, they uncover a labyrinth of motives and deceit. Hume's novel combines elements of romance, melodrama, and a cleverly plotted mystery, making it a timeless contribution to the genre.