Fergus Hume The Mystery of a Hansom Cab
Fergus Hume
Read by Crawford Logan
Fergus Hume's The Mystery of a Hansom Cab is a gripping murder mystery set in 1886 Melbourne. The story begins when the body of a man is discovered in a hansom cab, and all evidence points to a young man as the murderer. Despite his insistence on innocence, he refuses to reveal his alibi, even if it means facing the gallows.
This adaptation features ten episodes, each unraveling the mystery further. From the initial investigation to the dramatic trial, listeners will be captivated by the twists and turns of the plot, as well as the vibrant backdrop of Melbourne during its gold rush glory days.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
Chapters
| Mr Gorby Investigates | 27:31 |
| The Millionaire's Daughter | 28:04 |
| In the Queen's Name | 27:59 |
| Madge Makes a Discovery | 27:39 |
| Episode 5 | 27:57 |
| The Trial | 27:04 |
| Across the Walnuts and the Wine | 27:45 |
| Mother Guttersnipe Joins the Majority | 28:09 |
| Nemesis | 27:29 |
| The Hands of Justice | 28:22 |
| Fergus Hume's Mystery of a Hansom Cab | 38:34 |
| The Music of the Mystery of a Hansom Cab | 14:54 |
| The Mystery of a Hansom Cab | 15:46 |
Reviews
one of, arguably...
W Hillman
... the finest of Fergus Hume.
most excellent
Rik Back
this is a must listen.
j.jacks577@googlemail.com
A good story. Best reader I had heard so far.