The Famous Cases of Dr. Thorndyke: Thirty-Seven of His Criminal Investigations Part 1 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432624217)

The Famous Cases of Dr. Thorndyke: Thirty-Seven of His Criminal Investigations V1 is a book written by R. Austin Freeman. It is a collection of thirty-seven criminal investigations conducted by Dr. Thorndyke, a fictional detective who is known for his scientific approach to solving crimes. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which contains one or more cases. The cases involve a variety of crimes, including murder, theft, and fraud, and are set in different time periods and locations. The book provides a detailed account of each investigation, including the clues and evidence gathered, the suspects and witnesses interviewed, and the deductions made by Dr. Thorndyke. The book is a classic of detective fiction and is widely regarded as one of the best collections of crime stories ever written. It is a must-read for fans of the genre and anyone interested in the art of deduction and investigation.1929. Part 1 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): 1417911077.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.

Author: R. Austin Freeman
ISBN-10: 1432624210
ISBN-13: 9781432624217
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/16/2004
Pages: 540
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.11lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.38d