| 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
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
With 6 illustrations by H. M. Brock, and 9 from photographs, etc.
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| 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.
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| Credits |
Produced by Steven desJardins and PG Distributed Proofreaders.
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| 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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
London (England) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Thorndyke, Doctor (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Physicians -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories, English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13882 |
| Release Date |
Oct 27, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 26, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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