Fergus Hume (1859–1932) is an English prose writer and playwright, the author of more than 140 works in the detective genre—well known to lovers of classic detective fiction. We present his novel “The Spider” in an audio format, translated into Russian by the publishing house “Severo-Zapad.”
The story takes place in early 20th-century London. A mysterious criminal who calls himself the Spider commits a series of bold crimes, challenging the city’s law-enforcement system. Along with the police, detective Arthur Vernon takes charge of the investigation. He is determined to uncover the Spider’s identity and punish the villain, but unexpectedly, within the scope of the case, he encounters moral dilemmas. Immerse yourself in the detective intrigue of the novel and—by listening to the audiobook—find out who this mysterious Spider really is.