The Jade Eye is a mystery novel written by Fergus Hume and first published in 1903. The story is set in London and revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a valuable jade idol, known as the Jade Eye, from the home of a wealthy collector. The protagonist of the novel is a young lawyer named Jack Glover, who is hired by the collector to investigate the theft and recover the idol. As Glover delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and intrigue, involving a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful thief, a cunning detective, and a wealthy art dealer with a dark secret. The novel is filled with twists and turns, as Glover races against time to solve the mystery and recover the Jade Eye before it falls into the wrong hands. With its vivid descriptions of turn-of-the-century London and its engaging plot, The Jade Eye is a classic of the mystery genre and a must-read for fans of detective fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.