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Stephen Gray is a recent graduate of medicine. As he is walking through a sleepy English village he stumbles upon a tragedy involving a beautiful young girl and immediately becomes involved in assisting her. In doing so he enlists the help of his mentor, Dr. Thorndyke, a renowned forensic investigator. Thorndyke and his aide, Polton, use their skills to unravel a bizarre mystery with many intriguing twists and turns. (Summary by Howard Skyman)

Can a detective novel succeed in riveting your attention if you know the crime beforehand and the perpetrator? Austin Freeman proves he can and this novel is one such by him where Dr Thorndyke unravels a mystery in his inimitable style - Summary by Yoganandh T

Here we have another in the series of novels written by R. Austin Freeman featuring the character of Dr. John Thorndyke. The good doctor is a savvy experienced investigator who combines his detective, scientific and medical skills to hunt down the perpetrators of heinous crimes against humanity. In this instance the love triangle between Mr. Purcell, his wife Maggie Purcell, and Daniel’s business associate and long time partner Mr. Varney creates tensions that spill over to violent actions. Dr. Thorndyke must piece together the relevant clues that will eventually lead him to a satisfactory ...

The brother of a lawyer is murdered apparently in an attempted robbery and by a sheer accident Ms Blake happens to be there, her life is in danger as she declared that she could recognize the murderer. Robert Anstey, the KC whose association with the medico-legal expert Dr Thorndyke had been there to and his interest in the case became two-fold - to help Thorndyke and to admire Ms Blake. - Summary by Yoganandh T

This is one of many famous novels written by R. Austin Freeman that includes the character of Dr. John Thorndyke. Dr. Thorndyke is a legal expert, medical expert and investigator all rolled into one gifted package. The story is told through the eyes of young Dr. Paul Berkley, a former student of Dr. Thorndyke who becomes acquainted with the family of a man named John Bellingham who had mysteriously disappeared some years previously. Mr. Bellingham was a renowned archaeologist and benefactor to the British museum who had left behind him an unresolved last will and testament that was in dispute ...

Detective John Thorndyke never disappoints when solving crime in this collection of Freeman's works. - Summary by A. K. Morton

A wonderful collection of 30 of the greatest detective and mystery stories ever written. Featuring all the great classic sleuths, including Sherlock Holmes, Father Brown, Max Carrados, Dr. Thorndyke and Madame Rosika Storey. 1. 'Who killed Charlie Winpole?' By Ernest Bramah 2. 'The Blue Cross' by G. K. Chesterton 3. 'The Problem of the Five Marks' by Melville Davisson Post 4. 'The Comedy at Fountain Cottage' by Ernest Bramah 5. 'The Mysterious Card' by Cleveland Moffett 6. 'The Card Unveiled' by Cleveland Moffett

A third collection of full-length adventures for R. Austen Freeman's great forensic detective, Dr John Thorndyke.

On a sultry afternoon in July, a man stumbles through thick foliage, making for the coast. He wears prisoner's garb and guards are hot on his heels. Happening upon a bather's clothes, the escapee leaves the scene looking the part of the average beachcomber. But it can be hard to stay hidden forever. When a blackmailer intrudes upon the promising life of the man who now calls himself Mr. Pottermack, a violent fate befalls him, and the stakes are set: Pottermack must avoid discovery at all costs to escape the hangman's noose.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

Young Dr Oldfield is puzzled by the strangely intractable illness of his recently acquired patient, the Modernist potter Peter Gannet, and he calls upon his old teacher, Dr Thorndyke, to consult. Thorndyke quickly identifies the true cause of the illness as arsenic poisoning, and there seems little doubt that the poison has been administered by someone in Gannet's household. After his discharge from the hospital, what will be the result when Gannet returns to his home?

Watson vertritt für zwei Wochen einen befreundeten Landarzt in dessen Praxis und ist daher bei der Familie des Verreisten eingezogen. Die Gattin seines Freundes hat zudem gerade ihre Schwägerin nebst deren sechsjährigem Sohn Nick, sowie Lucy, die angeheiratete Nichte der Schwägerin, bei sich zu Gast. Als der kleine Junge spurlos verschwindet, hat Lucy kein Alibi, dafür aber Blutflecken an ihrem Kleid und leider ein sehr gutes Motiv dafür, das Kind beiseite geschafft zu haben. Watson zögert nicht, in dem Fall zu ermitteln...

Delve into the enigmatic world of disappearances and the quest for truth, as suggested by the title "Vanishing Man." This podcast invites listeners to explore a collection of audiobooks that unravel the intricate layers of mystery surrounding individuals who inexplicably vanish from their lives. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating selection of narratives that delve into the psychological, social, and existential implications of absence. With a focus on the intricacies of human relationships and the impact of loss, these unique explorations invite listeners to ...

Embark on a captivating journey into the peculiar and often unsettling realm of collection and obsession, as suggested by the title "Uttermost Farthing." This podcast delves into the lives of characters who share an intense passion for gathering the extraordinary—be it rare specimens, forgotten artifacts, or the remnants of human existence. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, inviting listeners to explore the motivations and mysteries behind these eccentric collectors and the secrets hidden within their treasures. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations ...

Immerse yourself in the intricate world of mystery and deduction with "Singing Bone or The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke," a podcast that celebrates the art of detective fiction. This show invites listeners to explore the clever twists of the inverted detective formula, where solutions to baffling crimes are revealed through the unraveling of complex narratives. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a rotating collection of stories that highlight the genre's rich history and innovative storytelling techniques. As you journey through these unique explorations, you'll ...