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On a sultry afternoon in July, a man stumbles through thick foliage, making for the coast. He wears prisoner's garb and guards are hot on his heels. Happening upon a bather's clothes, the escapee leaves the scene looking the part of the average beachcomber. But it can be hard to stay hidden forever. When a blackmailer intrudes upon the promising life of the man who now calls himself Mr. Pottermack, a violent fate befalls him, and the stakes are set: Pottermack must avoid discovery at all costs to escape the hangman's noose.

Dive into the intriguing world of the Dr. Thorndyke series, penned by R. Austin Freeman. Eye of Osiris stands out as an early gem in the collection, where forensic science and logical deduction are the main tools of our medico-legal detective. The case? The baffling disappearance of John Bellingham, an English gentleman with a passion for Egyptology. Dr. Thorndyke, compelled by the unique nature of the case and a personal connection through a former student now close with the missing mans family, steps in to unravel the mystery. As the narrative unfolds, we experience the authors extensive ...

In the tranquil setting of a quaint English village, newly graduated doctor, Stephen Gray, unexpectedly finds himself embroiled in a tragic incident involving a stunning young maiden. With the intent to aid her, he reaches out to his mentor, the esteemed forensic investigator, Dr. Thorndyke. Assisted by his trusty aide, Polton, Thorndyke employs his adept forensic skills to unravel a fascinatingly complex mystery, filled with unexpected twists and turns. Join us on this captivating journey of intrigue and suspense, narrated by Howard Skyman.

Dive into another thrilling tale by R. Austin Freeman that features the fascinating character of Dr. Thorndyke, a man who masterfully blends the expertise of a doctor, a lawyer, and an investigator. In this captivating narrative, Dr. Thorndyke finds himself in the midst of an intricate murder mystery involving an extraordinary criminal. Alongside the suspense, the story is also laden with romantic intrigue and unexpected twists involving the key characters. (Summary by Howard Skyman)

The great medical jurist Dr John Thorndyke must unravel three intricate cases, as a wealthy American attempts to prove a preposterous claim to an English earldom, based only upon a startlingly tall old family tale; a hundredweight of platinum, worth a fortune, is stolen; and, most bizarrely of all, a severed human head is discovered in a box in the left luggage office of London's Fenchurch Street Station...