The Uttermost Farthing - Couverture souple

Freeman, R Austin

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1162711345 ISBN 13 : 9781162711348

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The Uttermost Farthing is a mystery novel written by R. Austin Freeman. The story follows the investigation of a murder case by Dr. John Thorndyke, a forensic scientist and lawyer. The victim, a wealthy businessman named Felix Hearne, is found dead in his study with a bullet wound to the head. The prime suspect is the victim's nephew, Ronald, who has a motive for the murder and was seen leaving the house around the time of the crime. However, Thorndyke is not convinced of Ronald's guilt and begins to investigate the case from a scientific perspective. He uses his knowledge of forensic science, including fingerprint analysis and ballistics, to uncover new evidence and challenge the assumptions of the police. As the investigation progresses, Thorndyke uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal among the victim's family and associates, leading to a surprising conclusion. The Uttermost Farthing is a classic mystery novel that combines elements of science and detective work to create a compelling and suspenseful story.""After the visit of the detective, I was rather at a loose end. That unknown wretch was still at large. He had to be found and I had to find him since the police could not. But how? That detective had completely upset my plans and, for a time, I could think of no other. Then came the dirty rascal who had tried to murder me in the chalk-pit; and from his mongrel jargon, half cockney, half foreign, I had gathered a vague hint. If I could not entice the criminal population into my domain, how would it be to reconnoiter theirs?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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This early work by Richard Austin Freeman was originally published in 1914 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. The first story featuring his well-known protagonist Dr. Thorndyke – a medico-legal forensic investigator – was published in 1907, and although Freeman's early works were seen as simple homages to his contemporary, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, he quickly developed his own style: The 'inverted detective story', in which the identity of the criminal is shown from the beginning, and the story then describes the detective's attempt to solve the mystery.

Biographie de l'auteur

About the Author British writer R. Austin Freeman (1862–1943) was a surgeon and mystery writer best known for his detective character Dr John Thorndyke. R. Austin Freeman Classic Mysteries Include: The Red Thumb Mark (1907) John Thorndyke's Cases (1909) The Vanishing Man, published in the UK as Eye of Osiris (1911) The Mystery of 31 New Inn (1912) The Singing Bone (1912), published in the US as The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke A Silent Witness (1914) Helen Vardon's Confession (1922)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1162711345
• ISBN 13: 9781162711348
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 134
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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