John Thorndyke's Cases by R. Austin Freeman

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Author Freeman, R. Austin (Richard Austin), 1862-1943
Illustrator Brock, H. M. (Henry Matthew), 1875-1960
Title John Thorndyke's Cases
related by Christopher Jervis and edited by R. Austin Freeman
Note Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note With 6 illustrations by H. M. Brock, and 9 from photographs, etc.
Contents The man with the nailed shoes -- The stranger's latchkey -- The anthropologist at large -- The blue sequin -- The Moabite cipher -- The mandarin's pearl -- The aluminium dagger -- A message from the deep sea.
Credits Produced by Steven desJardins and PG Distributed Proofreaders.
Summary "John Thorndyke's Cases" by R. Austin Freeman is a collection of detective stories written in the early 20th century. This book introduces the main character, Dr. John Thorndyke, a medico-legal expert, who employs scientific methods and keen observations to solve various crimes, blending elements of mystery with real forensic techniques. The opening of the book sets a vivid scene in the lonely village of Little Sundersley, where Dr. Christopher Jervis, our narrator, embarks on a quiet seaside practice as Thorndyke arrives for a visit. Their leisurely beach stroll quickly turns into an investigation when they encounter a series of peculiar footprints that hint at foul play, leading to the discovery of a murder victim on the beach. As they analyze the footprints and other evidence around the body, the opening unfolds a complex narrative that introduces the themes of scientific inquiry and deductive reasoning, setting the stage for the thrilling mysteries to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject London (England) -- Fiction
Subject Thorndyke, Doctor (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject Physicians -- Fiction
Subject Detective and mystery stories, English
Category Text
EBook-No. 13882
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 26, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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