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Set in the realm of crime and mystery, this novel features Dr. Thorndyke, a pioneering medico-legal forensic investigator. As one of Richard Austin Freeman's early works, it showcases his unique approach to storytelling through the 'inverted detective story' format, revealing the criminal's identity upfront while focusing on the detective's efforts to unravel the case. Originally published in 1914, this edition includes a new introduction, highlighting Freeman's evolution from a Doyle homage to a distinctive voice in the genre.
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A Silent Witness (A Dr Thorndyke Mystery), R. Austin Freeman
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- 2013
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- Title
- A Silent Witness (A Dr Thorndyke Mystery)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- R. Austin Freeman
- Publisher
- Moran Press
- Publisher
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 466
- ISBN13
- 9781473305915
- Category
- Detective / Thriller
- Description
- Set in the realm of crime and mystery, this novel features Dr. Thorndyke, a pioneering medico-legal forensic investigator. As one of Richard Austin Freeman's early works, it showcases his unique approach to storytelling through the 'inverted detective story' format, revealing the criminal's identity upfront while focusing on the detective's efforts to unravel the case. Originally published in 1914, this edition includes a new introduction, highlighting Freeman's evolution from a Doyle homage to a distinctive voice in the genre.