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The Magic Casket

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First published
1927
Pages
196

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The brilliant forensic detective Dr. John Thorndyke applies science, logic, and meticulous observation to a series of baffling crimes, unraveling each mystery through careful reasoning and real medico-legal expertise. R. Austin Freeman, who pioneered the scientific detective story and the 'inverted' mystery, grounds his ingenious puzzles in genuine forensic method, rewarding the attentive reader with fair, satisfying solutions. Elegant and clever, these Thorndyke cases showcase one of detective fiction's most distinctive sleuths. A fine collection from a master of the scientific mystery, The Magic Casket offers the pleasures of intelligent, evidence-based detection in the classic tradition of Golden Age crime writing.

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R. Austin Freeman

R. Austin Freeman (1862-1943) was an English writer who created the forensic detective Dr. Thorndyke and pioneered the scientific and 'inverted' detective story. His mysteries prize logic and real science.

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Book facts

First published
1927
Reading time
About 6 hours
Pages
196
Language
English
Formats
PDF, EPUB, Read online