Fergus Hume 
The Wooden Hand: A Detective Story [EPUB ebook] 

The Wooden Hand: A Detective Story is a gripping mystery novel by Fergus Hume. When a young woman is found dead in her home, her fiancé becomes the prime suspect. However, detective John Calton is not convinced of his guilt and begins investigating the case on his own. With the help of his friend Reginald Brett, Calton sets out to unravel the truth and clear the young man’s name. As the investigation progresses, they uncover a tangled web of lies, secrets, and betrayal that threatens to destroy the lives of everyone involved.