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Set in the realm of crime and mystery, this novel features Dr. Thorndyke, a pioneering medico-legal forensic investigator. Known for introducing the "inverted detective story" format, the narrative reveals the criminal's identity upfront, focusing instead on the detective's process of unraveling the case. Originally published in 1928, this work showcases Richard Austin Freeman's evolution from homage to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle into a distinctive voice in the genre, complete with a new introduction in this edition.
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As a Thief in the Night (A Dr Thorndyke Mystery), R. Austin Freeman
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- As a Thief in the Night (A Dr Thorndyke Mystery)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- R. Austin Freeman
- Publisher
- Moran Press
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 392
- ISBN13
- 9781473305847
- Category
- Detective / Thriller
- Description
- Set in the realm of crime and mystery, this novel features Dr. Thorndyke, a pioneering medico-legal forensic investigator. Known for introducing the "inverted detective story" format, the narrative reveals the criminal's identity upfront, focusing instead on the detective's process of unraveling the case. Originally published in 1928, this work showcases Richard Austin Freeman's evolution from homage to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle into a distinctive voice in the genre, complete with a new introduction in this edition.