Оглавление
Fergus Hume. The Peacock of Jewels
The Peacock of Jewels
Table of Contents
CHAPTER I. THE ROTHERHITHE CRIME
CHAPTER II. AT THE VICARAGE
CHAPTER III. A STORY OF THE PAST
CHAPTER IV. AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR
CHAPTER V. THE LETTER
CHAPTER VI. THE BOARDING-HOUSE
CHAPTER VII. YULETIDE
CHAPTER VIII. AN EXPLANATION
CHAPTER IX. ANOTHER TRAIL
CHAPTER X. MR. SORLEY'S JEWELS
CHAPTER XI. JOTTY
CHAPTER XII. AN INDIAN CLIENT
CHAPTER XIII. AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR
CHAPTER XIV. FACE TO FACE
CHAPTER XV. THE BLACK BAG
CHAPTER XVI. MISS INDERWICK'S EXCURSION
CHAPTER XVII. THE SECRET
CHAPTER XVIII. THE TREASURE HUNT
CHAPTER XIX. AT DAWN
CHAPTER XX. WHO IS GUILTY?
CHAPTER XXI. THE TRUTH
CHAPTER XXII. CALM AFTER STORM
Отрывок из книги
Fergus Hume
Published by Good Press, 2019
.....
"Marie never does grumble," said Mrs. Fuller decidedly, "she is the brightest person I know. But it's a dull life for a young girl at The Monastery. She ought to have a season in London and be presented at Court and have an opportunity," here she stole a shy glance at Alan's expressive face, "of making a good match. With Marie's blood and looks she should secure a title."
"Well, perhaps she will, when the peacock returns to bring back the luck," said Alan, refusing to be drawn into an argument with his mother over Marie.
.....
