R. Austin Freeman

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The Vanishing Man

A Detective Romance

Beschreibung

The Vanishing Man is a mystery fiction novel written by R. Austin Freeman. The plot begins with John Bellingham, an internationally renowned archaeologist who mysteriously vanishes while traveling home after an Egyptian treasure hunt. However, Bellingham appears to have left hints about his whereabouts. Instead of following the leads, Dr. Thorndyke starts looking for a man who has the Eye of Osiris tattooed on his body. There are parts of the body found in various places in England. Bellingham is missing. Is there anything in common between the two events, or it's just a coincidence? Is Dr. Thorndyke heading on the right path? Will he be able to solve the case? Read out The Vanishing Man to know the complete story.

Autor

R. Austin Freeman (1862-1943) was a British author and physician, best known for creating the character Dr. John Thorndyke, one of literature's first scientific detectives. Born in London, Freeman trained as a doctor and worked in colonial West Africa before returning to England due to health issues. He pioneered the "inverted detective story," where the crime and perpetrator are revealed early, and the focus shifts to the detective's methodical unraveling of the case. His meticulous storytelling, blending medical knowledge and logical deduction, is exemplified in works like The Red Thumb Mark and The Eye of Osiris. Freeman's contributions helped shape modern detective fiction.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
• Seitenzahl: 244
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Januar 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 350g
• ISBN-13: 9789357483384
• ISBN-10: 9357483381
• Artikelnr.: 67630555