The Mystery of 31, New Inn

Dr. Thorndyke investigates a strange case involving a suspicious death, a questionable identity, and subtle medical clues at a mysterious address, applying his rigorous scientific method to unmask an ingenious crime. Freeman constructs a fair, tightly reasoned puzzle in which careful observation and forensic knowledge reveal what ordinary detection cannot. Intelligent and methodical, The Mystery of 31 New Inn is a fine example of the scientific detective story, rewarding readers who follow the clues alongside Thorndyke. Absorbing and cleverly plotted, it confirms Freeman’s place as a master of the logical mystery and a key influence on the forensic crime fiction that would follow.