The Mandarin's Fan: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Mandarin's Fan is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hume, Fergus (1859–1932).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Mandarin's Fan" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the late 19th century. It revolves around themes of mystery and romance, primarily focusing on the plight of Rupert Ainsleigh, who is determined to save his ancestral home from financial ruin while navigating the complicated dynamics of love and jealousy. Key characters include Rupert Ainsleigh, his enigmatic love interest Olivia Rayner, and various individuals entwined in their lives, including the scheming Miss Wharf and the adventurous Major Tidman. The opening of the novel introduces Rupert Ainsleigh in conversation with Major Tidman, revealing Rupert's worries regarding the dire state of his family's estate and an ominous curse that seems to plague his lineage. As he attempts to work out his finances, he discusses a fateful jade fan he believes could secure his future if he can retrieve it. The fan, linked to his father's past in China, becomes a symbol of hope and danger as it is connected to the Mandarin Lo-Keong. The narrative sets the stage for a complex intertwining of family secrets, personal ambitions, and the looming threat of financial disaster, all while Rupert's feelings for Olivia Rayner add an element of romantic tension to the plot.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Mandarin's Fan
- Author credits: Hume, Fergus (1859–1932)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Chinese -- England -- Fiction
- Detective and mystery stories
- Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
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