The Crowned Skull

The Crowned Skull is a mystery novel written by Fergus Hume. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the murder of a wealthy businessman named Sir Horace Fewbanks. The murder takes place in his country estate, and the prime suspect is his nephew, Gilbert Lawrence.The investigation is led by Detective Jack Tarling, who is assisted by his friend and colleague, Inspector James Bray. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a web of deceit and betrayal that involves several other characters, including Sir Horace's wife, Lady Eileen, and his secretary, Mr. Walters.The plot thickens when a mysterious skull, encrusted with jewels, is found hidden in Sir Horace's study. The skull is believed to have belonged to an ancient king, and its discovery leads to more questions and suspicions.As the investigation progresses, Tarling and Bray face several obstacles and challenges, including attempts on their lives, false leads, and red herrings. However, with their perseverance and intelligence, they eventually unravel the mystery and uncover the true culprit behind the murder.The Crowned Skull is a classic whodunit that keeps the reader engaged and guessing until the very end. It is a well-crafted and suspenseful tale that showcases Hume's skill as a writer and storyteller.You don't know?' repeated the coroner. 'Yet I presume you placed the skull on the table yourself so as to add to the effect of your fortune-telling?'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.