Publisher's Synopsis
The Famous Cases of Dr. Thorndyke: Thirty-Seven of His Criminal Investigations V2 is a book written by R. Austin Freeman. It is the second volume in a series that features the renowned detective Dr. Thorndyke and his criminal investigations. The book contains 37 cases that Dr. Thorndyke has solved over the course of his career. Each case is presented in a unique and intriguing manner, with a focus on the scientific and forensic methods used by Dr. Thorndyke to solve the crimes. The book is a collection of short stories, making it easy to read and perfect for those who enjoy mysteries and detective novels. It is a must-read for fans of the genre and anyone who enjoys a good mystery.1929. Part 2 of 2. A classic collection from the realist school of scientific detective fiction. In his Preface the Freeman describes his criteria for successful detective fiction which include: The one essential, sine qua non, is a problem, the solution of which shall afford the ingenious reader an agreeable exercise in intellectual gymnastics. But in order to attain this result the Detective Story must conform to three indispensable condition: 1. The problem must be susceptible of, at least approximate, solution by the reader; 2. The solution offered by the author through the official investigator must be absolutely conclusive and convincing; 3. No material fact must be withheld from the reader. All the cards must be honestly laid on the table before the solution is announced. The stories in this collection are divided into two groups, Inverted and Direct. Freeman's Inverted stories are the result of the his experimentation with the usual conditions as set out above. In these stories he has reversed the rules and from the beginning taken the reader entirely into the author's confidence. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417909021.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
