| Author |
Freeman, R. Austin (Richard Austin), 1862-1943 |
| Title |
The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke
(The Singing Bone)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Originally published under the title of The Singing Bone.
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| Contents |
The case of Oscar Brodski -- A case of premeditation -- The echo of a mutiny -- A wastrel's romance -- The old lag.
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| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Lins
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| Summary |
"The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke" by R. Austin Freeman is a collection of detective stories written in the early 20th century. The protagonist is Dr. Thorndyke, a forensic expert and detective, who uses scientific principles to solve crimes. The stories promise to engage readers with intricate plots and the intellectual challenges typical of the detective genre. The opening of "The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke" introduces the first case, "The Case of Oscar Brodski," in which we meet Silas Hickler, a gentleman with a hidden life as a burglar. As he prepares to leave for Amsterdam with valuable diamonds, he encounters Oscar Brodski, a diamond merchant. When Hickler is momentarily tempted to commit murder for the loot, a violent struggle ensues, leading to Brodski's death. The narrative unfolds as Thorndyke arrives on the scene to investigate the suspicious train accident that killed Brodski, leading to an exploration of various clues and an intricate dissection of the events surrounding the murder. Overall, the beginning effectively sets the stage for a mystery that will challenge both the detective and the reader. (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. |
59478 |
| Release Date |
May 11, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 26, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
166 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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