The Red Thumb Mark (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789367001714)

The Red Thumb Mark is a seminal work in detective fiction and a showcase of R. Austin Freeman's innovation in crime storytelling. The narrative revolves around a daring robbery of a valuable diamond collection. All evidence points to a single suspect thanks to the presence of a blood-stained thumbprint at the scene. But is the forensic evidence as clear-cut as it seems? Dr. Thorndyke, the master of medico-legal investigation, is not convinced. With precision and poise, he re-examines the case, raising questions about the infallibility of fingerprints and the dangers of circumstantial evidence. Freeman's integration of real forensic techniques and his skeptical approach to then-nascent criminal science make The Red Thumb Mark a groundbreaking read. This isn't merely a whodunit-it's a howdunit, inviting readers to engage in the same analytical process as the detective. A gripping tale where science meets suspense, it remains one of the most influential mysteries ever written.

Author: R. Austin Freeman
ISBN-10: 9367001711
ISBN-13: 9789367001714
Publisher: Pharos Books Private Limited
Language: English
Published: 08/25/2025
Pages: 228
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.69d