The Yellow Holly (1903)

The Yellow Holly (1903) is a novel written by Fergus Hume. The story is set in England and revolves around the murder of a wealthy man named Sir Gregory Fellenger. The main character of the novel is a young woman named Hilda Wade, who is a nurse and a detective. Hilda is hired by Sir Gregory's family to investigate the murder and find the killer. She is assisted in her investigation by a young doctor named Hubert van Heerden. Together, they uncover a web of secrets and lies that lead them to the killer. The novel is full of suspense and mystery, and Hilda is a strong and intelligent female character who defies the gender roles of her time. The Yellow Holly is a classic detective novel that will keep readers guessing 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.