<p>Fergus Hume's 'The Lone Inn: A Mystery' is a riveting work that encapsulates the author's prowess in the realm of crime and mystery fiction. Reminiscent of the ornate and meticulously plotted Victorian detective genre, it is rich in both stylistic flourishes and suspenseful intrigue. Set against a backdrop of an isolated and foreboding inn, Hume masterfully deploys red herrings and unexpected twists, drawing readers into a complex web of decei...