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Richard Austin Freeman
| Biography: | British detective writer Richard Austin Freeman (1862-1943) was a pioneer in the detective fiction world, inventing the inverted crime story. These novels begin with identifying the criminal deed and perpetrator, and go on to describe the way the mystery was solved. A surgeon with the Colonial Service, Freeman used his medical knowledge in his fiction, featuring the character of Dr. Thorndyke, a forensic investigator. He was a prolific and popular writer, publishing as often as twice a year at his peak. |
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The Vanishing Man  |
The Vanishing Man
The brilliant Dr. Thorndyke uncovers the secret behind the disappearance of famous archaeologist John Bellingham, with the help of his charming daughter, Ruth. The trail leads back to treasures uncovered in Egypt, and a man tattooed with the mysterious symbol of the Eye of Osiris. Category: Romantic Suspense |
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