The Piccadilly Puzzle: A Mysterious Story
The Piccadilly Puzzle: A Mysterious Story is a late 19th-century mystery novel by Fergus Hume. The plot revolves around the discovery of a woman's dead body on a foggy night in Jermyn Street, involving various characters from London society, including Spencer Ellersby and Myles Desmond. Hume's work reflects the intrigue and scandals of the time, contributing to the genre of detective fiction that influenced later authors, including Arthur Conan Doyle. This novel showcases Hume's narrative style and his exploration of societal secrets in Victorian England.
