The Fever Of Life - Fergus Hume - Bog

The Fever of Life is a novel written by Fergus Hume. The story revolves around a young man named Richard Darrell, who is living in poverty and struggling to make ends meet. He is deeply in love with a woman named Lucy, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Lucy is engaged to another man.As Richard tries to figure out how to win Lucy's heart, he becomes embroiled in a series of mysterious and dangerous events. He discovers that Lucy's fianc����� is involved in a sinister plot to defraud an elderly woman out of her fortune, and he sets out to stop him.Along the way, Richard encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful and enigmatic woman named Madame Picard, a cunning con artist named Simon, and a wealthy philanthropist named Mr. Calton. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Richard realizes that the stakes are higher than he ever imagined, and that he must risk everything to save the woman he loves.The Fever of Life is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. It is a classic example of Victorian-era literature, with vivid descriptions of the bustling streets of London and the complex social dynamics of the time. Hume's masterful storytelling and intricate plot twists will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.