The Mystery of a Hansom Cab. A Startling and Realistic Story of Melbourne Social Life. Fergus W. Hume. London: The Hansom Cab Publishing Company, [1887]. Second edition. Original pictorial wrappers.
The book was first published in Australia, in 1886. Set in Melbourne, the story focuses on the investigation of a homicide involving a body discovered in a hansom cab, as well as an exploration into the social class divide in the city.