Project Gutenberg 2017-10-07 Public domain in the USA. 167 Hume, Fergus 1859 1932 Hume, Ferguson Wright Hume, Fergus W. (Ferguson Wright) The Clock Struck One Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books (The Boston-Library Society) "The Clock Struck One" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young woman named Dora Carew, her guardian Mr. Edermont, and Dr. Allen Scott. At the beginning, the narrative hints at an ominous atmosphere filled with secrets and tensions, particularly surrounding a newly arrived guest in the area, Lady Burville, who seems to have connections to Edermont's troubled past. The opening of the book introduces us to Dora as she waits for Dr. Scott while discussing her guardian's unusual behavior after a church service. Mr. Edermont's agitation and reluctance to see anyone alarm Dora, hinting at deeper issues related to a past connected to Lady Burville. The conversation reveals a shared concern between Dora and Dr. Scott about Edermont's mental state, setting up a mystery that involves love, unspoken fears, and a looming threat. This early part establishes a blend of romantic tension and a sense of foreboding that invites readers into a tale of intrigue and unintended consequences. As Dora grapples with these mysterious elements, the foundations for the drama that will unfold are solidified, suggesting a compelling read for fans of suspenseful romantic fiction. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en England -- Fiction Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction Mystery and detective stories PR Text Category: Romance Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery Category: Novels Category: British Literature 388654 2025-08-11T08:00:09.677154 text/html 379717 2025-08-11T05:58:58 text/html 207554 2025-08-11T08:00:26.269069 application/epub+zip 214078 2025-08-11T08:00:18.030135 application/epub+zip 214078 2025-08-11T08:00:12.916205 application/epub+zip 388994 2025-08-11T08:00:33.035075 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 374071 2025-08-11T08:00:25.536120 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 352071 2022-08-25T06:49:30.182323 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 362320 2025-08-11T08:00:08.387332 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 335064 2025-08-11T05:57:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17230 2025-08-11T08:00:33.166008 application/rdf+xml 13032 2025-08-11T08:00:17.389082 image/jpeg 3546 2025-08-11T08:00:17.126091 image/jpeg 200888 2025-08-11T08:00:09.706156 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia