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The Great Portrait Mystery
The National Portrait Gallery is the opening setting for this mystery of theft and fraud. A painter copies diligently from a watercolour one morning when an enigmatic musician appears and causes mayhem. The copyist replaces a masterpiece and makes an infamous escape. Who are the mysterious musician and copyist?
R. AUSTIN FREEMAN Ultimate Collection
The 'R. AUSTIN FREEMAN Ultimate Collection' is a comprehensive selection of works by the acclaimed author, showcasing his mastery in the detective fiction genre. Known for his creation of the iconic character Dr. Thorndyke, Freeman's stories are characterized by intricate plots, scientific reasoning, and meticulous attention to detail. Readers will be immersed in a world of forensic investigation and deductive reasoning as they follow Dr. Thorndyke's adventures in solving baffling mysteries. Freeman's writing style is both engaging and thought-provoking, making this collection a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction. The literary context of his works aligns with the Golden Age of detective fiction, where logical thinking and scientific methods were central to solving crimes. Through his writing, Freeman contributed significantly to the development of the genre. The 'R. AUSTIN FREEMAN Ultimate Collection' is a testament to his innovative storytelling and enduring legacy in the world of mystery literature.
The Complete Works of R. Austin Freeman: Thriller Classics, Adventure Novels & Detective Stories (Illustrated)
This carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete Works of R. Austin Freeman: Thriller Classics, Adventure Novels & Detective Stories (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Richard Austin Freeman (1862-1943) was a British writer of detective stories, mostly featuring the forensic investigator Dr. Thorndyke. He introduced the inverted detective story; a crime fiction in which the commission of the crime is described at the beginning, usually including the identity of the perpetrator, with the story then describing the detective's attempt to solve the mystery. Many of the Dr. Thorndyke stories involve genuine, but often quite arcane, points of ...
The Red Thumb Mark
'The Red Thumb Mark' is the first in the absorbing and original Dr. Thorndyke series. Thorndyke is a Sherlock Holmes inspired forensic detective employed as a proactive expert witness. He uses the available science and technology of his era to determine and demonstrate how and when certain crimes were perpetrated. Thorndyke is called to the scene when the nephew of a jeweller is accused of stealing diamonds from his uncle's safe. His bloody thumbprint was found on a slip of paper inside the empty safe. But Thorndyke is convinced of the man's innocence. He resolves to compile a case for the defense based on his scientific investigation. But Thorndyke may have waded into unexpectedly deep wate...
Complete Works of R. Austin Freeman (Delphi Classics)
The pioneering creator of the inverted detective story, R. Austin Freeman was a popular Edwardian author of novels and short stories featuring Dr. Thorndyke, a pathologist-detective. Well-liked by readers of Sherlock Holmes, Freeman’s detective and mystery tales offered an innovative approach to the genre, selling thousands of copies on both sides of the Atlantic. For the first time in publishing history, this eBook presents Freeman’s complete works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Freeman’s life and works * Detailed introductions to the major novels and...
7 Best Short Stories by R. Austin Freeman
R. Austin Freeman was a British writer of detective stories, mostly featuring the medico-legal forensic investigator Dr. Thorndyke. He claimed to have invented the inverted detective story (a crime fiction in which the commission of the crime is described at the beginning, usually including the identity of the perpetrator, with the story then describing the detective's attempt to solve the mystery). Freeman used some of his early experiences as a colonial surgeon in his novels. This book contains: - The Case of Oscar Brodski. - A Case of Premeditation. - The Echo of a Mutiny. - The Anthropologist at Large. - The Aluminum Dagger. - By the Black Deep. - A Message From The Deep Sea.
As A Thief In The Night
Harold Monkhouse is found dead from arsenic poisoning, The inquiry begins and Barbara Monkhouse is soon the prime suspect. What ensues is a roller coaster ride into crime fiction at its best as the truth of the fateful night eludes even the best of detective minds.
A Certain Dr Thorndyke
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.
R. AUSTIN FREEMAN - Ultimate Mystery Collection: 9 Novels & 39 Short Stories, including Dr. Thorndyke Series, Romney Pringle Adventures & Other Thriller Classics (Illustrated)
This carefully crafted ebook: "R. AUSTIN FREEMAN - Ultimate Mystery Collection: 9 Novels & 39 Short Stories, including Dr. Thorndyke Series, Romney Pringle Adventures & Other Thriller Classics (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Richard Austin Freeman (1862-1943) was a British writer of detective stories, mostly featuring the medico-legal forensic investigator Dr. Thorndyke. Many of the Dr. Thorndyke stories involve genuine, but often quite arcane, points of scientific knowledge, from areas such as tropical medicine, metallurgy and toxicology. Table of Contents: Introduction: Short Biography Dr. Thorndyke Series: Novels The Red Thumb...
