The Mandarin's Fan

Transcriber's Notes: 1. Page scan source: The Internet Archive https://archive.org/details/mandarinsfan00hume
Author of The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, etc
In Crown 8vo. pictorial cloth. Price 6s. each.
For a skilfully conceived plot, succession of stirring incidents and series of surprises, not one of Mr. Fergus Hume's books is surpassed by 'The Red Window.' ... Is the best book of the kind issued this season. -- Newcastle Daily Journal .
A story of thrilling interest. -- To-Day .
An exciting detective story. -- Academy .
A clever detective story. The book holds one spellbound to the end. -- Yorkshire Herald .
Mr. Fergus Hume once more shows his skill in weaving an intricate plot which holds the reader enthralled until the last line. If this book were judged upon its merits it should obtain a popularity even greater than 'The Mystery of a Hansom Cab.' -- Court Circular .
For the lover of mystery the author of the 'Mystery of a Hansom Cab' has prepared a feast in his new book. The story is beyond doubt enthralling, and will in every case be read at a sitting. -- Glasgow Herald .
Is perhaps the best piece of work that Mr. Fergus Hume has given us since he wrote 'The Mystery of a Hansom Cab.' The plot is very ingenious. Devoid of suspicion of padding, brightly and smoothly written, Mr. Fergus Hume's latest tale contains not a single dull chapter. -- World .
A highly ingenious and well-constructed tale. -- Scotsman .
Quite the most brilliant detective story Mr. Hume has given us since he made such a remarkable hit in 'The Mystery of a Hansom Cab.' -- Literary World .