Singing Bone Or The Adventures Of Dr. Thorndyke

Singing Bone or The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke

by R. Austin Freeman

The Singing Bone, originally published as The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke, is a classic mystery novel by R. Austin Freeman. The story follows the brilliant and eccentric Dr. Thorndyke, a forensic scientist and private investigator, as he unravels a complex web of deception and murder. Freeman's writing style is renowned for its detailed descriptions of scientific methods and intricate plotting, with a focus on the application of logic and deduction to solve crimes. The novel is also notable for its early use of the 'inverted detective' formula, where the reader is initially privy to the crime and the perpetrator, with the detective's role being to gather evidence and ultimately expose the truth.

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R. Austin Freeman

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R. Austin Freeman (1862-1943) was a British author of detective fiction. He is best known for his series of novels featuring the forensic scientist Dr. John Thorndyke. Freeman is credited with inventi...

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