<p>In 'The Red Bicycle,' Fergus Hume crafts a narrative that deftly combines the elements of private detective fiction, crime, and the enigmatic allure of a mystery. With evocative prose, Hume captures the transformation of a once tranquil fishing village into a frenetic watering place, disturbed by the arrival of an enigmatic baronet. The novel excels at layered storytelling, adopting a style rich in period detail and regional texture which thru...