"The Girl from Malta" is an engaging adventure and mystery set against the stunning backdrop of the Mediterranean island of Malta. The story combines historical intrigue with modern suspense, as the protagonist embarks on a journey of discovery.
The plot follows a young woman who, after uncovering a hidden secret in her family's past, finds herself drawn into a web of intrigue and danger. Her search for answers leads her through Malta's rich cultural heritage and picturesque landscapes, revealing the island's hidden histories and long-buried secrets.
As the protagonist delves deeper into her investigation, she encounters a series of suspenseful twists and turns, balancing the tension between her growing romance and the perilous stakes of her quest. The journey uncovers not only historical enigmas but also personal revelations that intertwine with Malta’s past.
In "The Girl from Malta," the combination of adventure, mystery, and cultural depth creates a gripping narrative full of tension and discovery, making it a captivating read for fans of both historical and contemporary thrillers, as the protagonist pieces together the puzzle, the secrets she uncovers challenge her perceptions of her family’s legacy and the island’s history.
Ferguson Wright Hume, also known as Fergus Hume, was a prolific English novelist who wrote detective fiction, thrillers, and mysteries. Hume was born in Powick, Worcestershire, England, as the second son of James C. Hume, a Scot, who worked as a clerk and steward at the county pauper and lunatic asylum. When he was three, his family moved to Dunedin, New Zealand, where he attended Otago Boys' High School and studied law at the University of Otago. He was admitted to the New Zealand Bar in 1885. Hume moved to Melbourne, Australia, shortly after graduating and began working as a barristers' clerk. He began writing plays but was unable to persuade Melbourne theatre managers to approve, let alone read them. Hume returned to England, first in London, then in Thundersley, Essex, at Church Cottage, most likely on the invitation of the Reverend Thomas Noon Talfourd Major. Hume resided in Thundersley for thirty years, producing over 130 novels and various collections, the most of which were mystery stories, although, he never regained the fame of his debut novel. He also wrote lyrics for songs written by his brother-in-law, Charles Willeby, and book reviews for literary periodicals such as The Bookman. The 1911 census shows him as ‘author’, aged 51, and living at Church Cottage, Thundersley, which comprised of six rooms. He had a housekeeper, Ada Louise Peck, a widow aged 69. He made regular trips to Italy, France, Switzerland, and other European countries.
