‚Austin Freeman is a wonderful performer, ‚ declared Raymond Chandler of the writer who created Dr. Thorndyke. Known as the father of the scientific detective story, Freeman was a physician who tested his fictional ploys through microscopic and chemical analysis. His tales not only challenged the wits of his readers but also inspired many modern detection methods.
This collection presents eight of the most compelling Dr. Thorndyke stories. ‚The Case of Oscar Brodski, ‚ ‚A Case of Premeditation, ‚ and ‚The Echo of a Mutiny‘ offer outstanding examples of a form Freeman originated, the inverted mystery. In these tales, the crime and culprit are revealed at the outset; the fascination begins with the entrance of Dr. Thorndyke, who spins a convincing web of evidence from the subtlest clues. ‚The Mandarin’s Pearl, ‚ ‚The Blue Sequin, ‚ ‚The Moabite Cipher, ‚ and ‚The Aluminum Dagger‘ incorporate scientific detection, featuring details evaluated by the author’s characteristic scientific analysis. As a special bonus, this volume includes ’31 New Inn, ‚ the now hard-to-find tale in which Dr. Thorndyke makes his debut.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
The Case of Oscar Brodski
A Case pf Premeditation
The Echo of a Mutiny
The Mandarin’s Pearl
The Blue Sequin
The Moabite Cipher
The Aluminum Dagger
31 New Inn
Über den Autor
Richard Austin Freeman (1862–1943) drew upon his experiences as a colonial surgeon in Africa in the creation of his character Dr. John E. Thorndyke. His first Thorndyke story appeared in 1907, and after serving as an army physician during World War I, he published a tale of the doctor/detective nearly every year for the next three decades.
Sprache Englisch ● Format EPUB ● Seiten 288 ● ISBN 9780486161792 ● Dateigröße 16.9 MB ● Herausgeber E. F. Bleiler ● Verlag Dover Publications ● Erscheinungsjahr 2017 ● herunterladbar 24 Monate ● Währung EUR ● ID 5203465 ● Kopierschutz Adobe DRM
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