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During the last part of the nineteenth century, the detective story took off as a popular genre as literary magazines vied with each other to draw in readers with gripping page-turners by the likes of Arthur Conan Doyle, G. K. Chesterton, Guy Boothby and Wilkie Collins. This collection brings together some of the great detectives of the Victorian era, from the master sleuth himself, Sherlock Holmes, to the mild mannered Father Brown, to the feisty J. G. Reeder.

Valuable diamonds are missing, and the thumbprint of one Reuben Hornby is discovered in some blood at the bottom of the safe from where they were taken. An open and shut case, surely. Or is it? For reasons known only to himself, Doctor John Thorndyke has some doubts about the evidence. But to prove the innocence of a young man he must make his case in open court through the use of the latest Edwardian science. Will Dr. Thorndyke succeed, or will the case of the red thumb mark prove to be not only his first case but also his last?

Coming to the aid of a man kicked by a rearing police horse, R. Austin Freeman's famous forsensic investigator, Dr. John Thorndyke, stumbles upon an anarchist plot to assassinate a visiting Russian grand duke. The key appears to be a cryptogram written in ancient Moabite found on the man's body.

R. Austin Freeman's famous forensic investigator, Dr. John Thorndyke, is asked by a former student to help on his first murder case. A prostitute has been murdered, and it seems a woman has done the heinous deed. Dr. Thorndyke helps find the actual murderer with the evidence available.

Thorndyke is arguably the first true forensic detective, for while we remember Sherlock Holmes for his genius in unearthing significant detail, only Thorndyke's methods pass the test of real-world authenticity. It might be maintained that while Holmes perhaps did it with style, Thorndyke does it with science.

This is Freeman’s third mystery featuring pathologist-detective Dr John Thorndyke. Whilst presenting a new invention for increasing the efficiency of gas-buoys with his laboratory assistant Polton, Thorndyke is dragged into a mystery involving an elderly seafaring man who has gone missing in the fog.

Dive into the enigmatic tale of Angelina Frood, a woman who vanishes from Rochester seemingly to flee her vulgar and threatening husband, Nicholas Frood. As you follow a breadcrumb trail of clues, youll be led to a chilling finale that holds an unexpected twist. - Summary by Yoganandh T

Dive into the mystery of missing diamonds, an untouched safe, two blood-streaked thumb prints, and the enigmatic Mr X. As these elements converge, the brilliant Dr. Thorndyke steps onto the scene. Will he crack the case? The Red Thumb Mark marks the thrilling debut of Freeman’s popular Thorndyke series. (Summary by Diana Majlinger)

Delve into the enthralling puzzle of Jeffrey Blackmores two uncannily similar, yet cunningly distinct wills. Join the astute and sharp-witted John Thorndyke as he unravels this peculiar mystery. With a cool head and logical approach, he guides us towards an astonishing, yet entirely believable climax. (Summary by Neeru Iyer)

Journey into the captivating world of detective John Thorndyke as he skillfully unravels mysteries in this anthology of Freemans intriguing crime narratives. - Summary by A. K. Morton

Dive into another thrilling tale by R. Austin Freeman that features the fascinating character of Dr. Thorndyke, a man who masterfully blends the expertise of a doctor, a lawyer, and an investigator. In this captivating narrative, Dr. Thorndyke finds himself in the midst of an intricate murder mystery involving an extraordinary criminal. Alongside the suspense, the story is also laden with romantic intrigue and unexpected twists involving the key characters. (Summary by Howard Skyman)

Dive into the intriguing world of the Dr. Thorndyke series, penned by R. Austin Freeman. Eye of Osiris stands out as an early gem in the collection, where forensic science and logical deduction are the main tools of our medico-legal detective. The case? The baffling disappearance of John Bellingham, an English gentleman with a passion for Egyptology. Dr. Thorndyke, compelled by the unique nature of the case and a personal connection through a former student now close with the missing mans family, steps in to unravel the mystery. As the narrative unfolds, we experience the authors extensive ...

In the tranquil setting of a quaint English village, newly graduated doctor, Stephen Gray, unexpectedly finds himself embroiled in a tragic incident involving a stunning young maiden. With the intent to aid her, he reaches out to his mentor, the esteemed forensic investigator, Dr. Thorndyke. Assisted by his trusty aide, Polton, Thorndyke employs his adept forensic skills to unravel a fascinatingly complex mystery, filled with unexpected twists and turns. Join us on this captivating journey of intrigue and suspense, narrated by Howard Skyman.

When a lawyers brother is brutally murdered in what seems to be a botched robbery, Ms Blake, a chance witness to the horrific event, finds her life threatened as she claims to be able to identify the killer. Medico-legal expert Dr Thorndyke and Robert Anstey, the KC, are drawn into the case with dual interests – assisting Thorndyke in his investigation and simultaneously protecting the courageous Ms Blake.

The great medical jurist Dr John Thorndyke must unravel three intricate cases, as a wealthy American attempts to prove a preposterous claim to an English earldom, based only upon a startlingly tall old family tale; a hundredweight of platinum, worth a fortune, is stolen; and, most bizarrely of all, a severed human head is discovered in a box in the left luggage office of London's Fenchurch Street Station...

Helen Vardon gesteht, die Schuld am Tod ihres Mannes auf sich geladen zu haben. Für Scotland Yard ist der Fall eindeutig: Die grausame Frau machte ihrem Mann das Leben zur Ehe-Hölle und trieb ihn mit allen Mitteln suggestiven Psycho-Terrors in den Selbstmord. Einzig Dr. Thorndyke, der mit diesem Fall aus medizinischer Sicht betraut wird, hegt Zweifel am Wahrheitsgehalt dieses Geständnisses.

Ruben Hornby ist verzweifelt: Der Abdruck seines Daumens, den man am Tatort findet, belastet ihn schwer. Und doch schwört der junge Mann, unschuldig zu sein. Für Scotland Yard aber liegt der Fall buchstäblich auf der Hand: Hornby stahl die Diamanten aus dem Safe seines Onkels, verletzte sich in einem Moment der Unachtsamkeit und hinterließ dabei unfreiwillig den Daumenabdruck, der den Täter zweifelsfrei identifiziert. Hornby greift in seiner Not nach einem letzten Strohhalm: Dr. John Evelyn Thorndyke.

Vesper Harrow verlässt London, um einige Tage im Ferienhaus ihrer Eltern am Meer zu verbringen. Doch in Hensgrove verliert sich jede Spur der Neunzehnjährigen. Dr. Thorndyke macht sich auf den. Weg, das ungewisse Schicksal des Mädchens aufzuklären. Jäh muss er begreifen, dass er in diesem Fall mit den herkömmlichen Methoden nicht weiterkommt - denn sein unsichtbarer Gegner. verwandelt Hensgrove und das abgelegene New Inn 31 in eine lebendige Hölle. Einzig die mysteriöse Berenice scheint die Wahrheit zu kennen, doch auch sie hütet ein blutiges Geheimnis...

Dr. Letizia Jardine gerät ins Visier eines Unbekannten. Dieser scheint fest dazu entschlossen, sein blutiges Werk an der jungen Medizinerin zu vollenden. Als die Schlinge des Fremden sich immer enger um Dr. Jardine zusammenzieht, gibt es nur noch einen Mann, der ihr helfen kann: Dr. John Evelyn Thorndyke. Gemeinsam mit seinem Freund und Kollegen Dr. Christopher Jervis nimmt Thorndyke die Ermittlungen auf, um Letizia Jardine zu retten. Schnell steht für Thorndyke fest, dass die Frau ein Geheimnis hütet, das dem Unbekannten zum Verhängnis werden könnte. Aber noch schweigt die stumme Zeugin.

Kairo, 23. August 1902: Professor Charles Bellingham verschwindet spurlos aus dem Haus seines Cousins. Zwei Jahre später soll Bellingham offiziell für tot erklärt werden, damit sein letzter Wille vollstreckt werden kann. Doch Bellinghams Tochter Charlotte hat kein Interesse daran, ihr rechtmäßiges Erbe anzutreten. Ihr brennt nur eines auf der Seele: Was ist mit ihrem Vater geschehen? - Da erfährt Sie von Dr. John Evelyn Thorndyke und bittet ihn um Hilfe. Gemeinsam mit Christopher Jervis begibt Dr. Thorndyke sich auf Spurensuche ins Nildelta.