"The Vanishing Man: A Detective Romance" by R. Austin Freeman is a captivating mystery about an Egyptologist, Mr. John Bellingham, who disappears mysteriously after a visit to his relative’s home, triggering a search led by Dr. Thorndyke, a medical jurisprudence lecturer. The story begins by laying the groundwork for a complex investigation, in which legal discussions and family dynamics surrounding John Bellingham’s disappearance are crucial. The relatives of Bellingham, particularly his brother and daughter, are central as they deal with the resulting legal and emotional consequences. The narrative sets a tone of suspense and hints at hidden family secrets, promising a tale where Thorndyke will navigate a web of intrigue and legal difficulties.
The Vanishing Man: A Detective Romance
By R. Austin (Richard Austin) Freeman
When an Egyptologist vanishes after visiting his family, a brilliant doctor must untangle a web of hidden secrets and legal battles to uncover the truth behind his disappearance.
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About the AuthorDr. Richard Austin Freeman was a British writer of detective stories, mostly featuring the medico-legal forensic investigator Dr. Thorndyke. He invented the inverted detective story. This invention has been described as Freeman's most notable contribution to detective fiction. Freeman used some of his early experiences as a colonial surgeon in his novels. Many of the Dr. Thorndyke stories involve genuine, but sometimes arcane, points of scientific knowledge, from areas such as tropical medicine, metallurgy and toxicology.
Dr. Richard Austin Freeman was a British writer of detective stories, mostly featuring the medico-legal forensic investigator Dr. Thorndyke. He invented the inverted detective story. This invention has been described as Freeman's most notable contribution to detective fiction. Freeman used some of his early experiences as a colonial surgeon in his novels. Many of the Dr. Thorndyke stories involve genuine, but sometimes arcane, points of scientific knowledge, from areas such as tropical medicine, metallurgy and toxicology.
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