Author: R. Austin Freeman Publisher: House of Stratus ISBN: 0755143914 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 229
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In the topsy turvy world of 'The Singing Bone', Freeman presents us with a solution. The reader is asked to deduce how different mysteries were solved rather than whodunit. Freeman introduces five distinct tales of intrigue, romance, mutiny and murder. The ingenuity of these detective stories lies in their fresh and original approach.
Author: R. Austin Freeman Publisher: House of Stratus ISBN: 0755103491 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 281
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Hollis is a retired soap manufacturer, obsessed with amassing precious stones and bullion, He chooses a strong room to deposit his dazzling hoard. But when he discovers that he's the victim of a robbery, even though the room was never broken into, Dr Thorndyke is summoned to bring his unrivalled knowledge to bear on a remarkable mystery.
Author: R. Austin Freeman Publisher: House of Stratus ISBN: 0755143671 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 205
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A compelling collection of Dr Thorndyke mysteries in a bumper crop of Richard Austin Freeman’s fiction. Opening with ‘The Case of the White Footprints’; revealing the secrets of ‘The Blue Scarab’; and teasing all that read ‘The Stolen Ingots’, Freeman introduces some extraordinary detective stories to bamboozle the most able of minds.
Author: R. Austin Freeman Publisher: Courier Dover Publications ISBN: 0486814815 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 289
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Eight compelling tales by "the father of the scientific detective story" feature inverted mysteries, in which crime and culprit are revealed at the outset and Dr. Thorndyke formulates evidence from subtle clues.
Author: R. Austin Freeman Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 34
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The Aluminum Dagger is a story from a series of 21 novels and 40 short stories by British author R. Austin Freeman featuring the investigations of the brilliant detective Dr. John Evelyn Thorndyke. This time he has to deal with murder behind the doors locked inside, and the only his link is an aluminum dagger shoved into the back of the victim.
Author: R. Austin Freeman Publisher: Read Books Ltd ISBN: 1473379709 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 321
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This early work by Richard Austin Freeman was originally published in 1923 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'The Cat's Eye' is one of Freeman's novels of crime and mystery. The first story featuring his well-known protagonist Dr. Thorndyke - a medico-legal forensic investigator - was published in 1907, and although Freeman's early works were seen as simple homages to his contemporary, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, he quickly developed his own style: The 'inverted detective story', in which the identity of the criminal is shown from the beginning, and the story then describes the detective's attempt to solve the mystery.
Author: R. Austin Freeman Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 181
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The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke by R. Austin Freeman: This collection of detective stories follows the brilliant and analytical Dr. Thorndyke as he unravels complex mysteries using his scientific and forensic expertise. R. Austin Freeman's captivating narratives offer readers a blend of scientific deduction and thrilling intrigue. Key Aspects of the Book "The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke": Scientific Detection: Freeman's stories showcase Dr. Thorndyke's methodical and scientific approach to solving mysteries. Ingenious Puzzles: The book presents readers with a series of ingenious puzzles and perplexing cases that demand careful unraveling. Crime and Justice: "The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke" explores the pursuit of justice and the consequences of criminal actions. R. Austin Freeman was a British writer and physician born in 1862. He is best known for his detective stories featuring Dr. Thorndyke, a character considered one of the first fictional forensic investigators. Freeman's background in medicine and his interest in scientific methods contributed to the unique and enduring appeal of his detective fiction.
Author: R. Austin Freeman Publisher: Read Books Ltd ISBN: 1473379679 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 294
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This early work by Richard Austin Freeman was originally published in 1928 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'As a Thief in the Night' is one of Freeman's novels of crime and mystery. The first story featuring his well-known protagonist Dr. Thorndyke - a medico-legal forensic investigator - was published in 1907, and although Freeman's early works were seen as simple homages to his contemporary, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, he quickly developed his own style: The 'inverted detective story', in which the identity of the criminal is shown from the beginning, and the story then describes the detective's attempt to solve the mystery.
Author: R. Austin Freeman Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 250
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Before Kathy Reichs's Temperance Brennan and Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta, there was Dr. Thorndyke, the first ever fictional forensic scientist. The only evidence against young Reuben Hornby in a jewel theft is his thumb print smeared in blood. It is enough to convict him of the crime until physician Dr. John Thorndyke dares to ask and answer the question, Can a fingerprint be forged?"
Author: R. Austin Freeman
Author: R. Austin Freeman
Author: R. Austin Freeman
Author: R. Austin Freeman
Author: R. Austin Freeman
Author: R. Austin Freeman
Author: R. Austin Freeman
Author: R. Austin Freeman
Author: R. Austin Freeman
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