The Vanishing Man: A Detective Romance by R. Austin Freeman

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Author Freeman, R. Austin (Richard Austin), 1862-1943
Title The Vanishing Man: A Detective Romance
Note Published in the UK as "The Eye of Osiris". See: #24201
Note Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Vanishing Man: A Detective Romance" by R. Austin Freeman is a detective novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of Mr. John Bellingham, an Egyptologist who vanishes without a trace after visiting a relative's house. The narrative introduces John Thorndyke, a brilliant and well-respected lecturer on Medical Jurisprudence at St. Margaret's Hospital, who becomes embroiled in the intriguing case. The opening of the book sets the stage for a complex mystery involving John Bellingham's disappearance, as Dr. Thorndyke discusses the legal implications of survivorship in a captivating lecture. Bellingham was last seen at a relative's house, and his sudden disappearance raises many questions. The scene is further enriched by descriptions of notable characters in Bellingham's life, including his brother and daughter, who are left grappling with the aftermath and legal complications of his vanishing. The narrative is filled with hints of deeper family dynamics and potential secrets, suggesting that this case will unravel layers of intrigue, characterized by compelling characters and legal challenges that the brilliant Dr. Thorndyke may need to navigate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject London (England) -- Fiction
Subject Thorndyke, Doctor (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject Physicians -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 10476
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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