Mikado Jewel

Published in 1901, 'Mikado Jewel' by Fergus Hume is a mystery novel set in London, where a widow is murdered in a relative's home during a foggy night while the residents are out at the theater. The story unfolds as the characters navigate the intrigue surrounding the titular jewel, leading to a classic whodunit scenario filled with period clichés. Hume's work is notable for its atmospheric setting and engaging plot, characteristic of early 20th-century pulp fiction.