The Vanishing Man

von R Austin Freeman

302 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Vanishing Man: A Detective Romance, penned by R. Austin Freeman, blends the intellectual pleasures of classic detection with the intrigue of a disappearing act that confounds police and civilians alike. When a man vanishes under impossible circumstances, Dr. John Thorndyke is drawn into a mystery that tests the limits of logic and forensic science. Freeman, a pioneer of the inverted detective story, crafts an intricate narrative that rewards the observant reader. In this tale, no clue is too small, and every twist is grounded in scientific reasoning. The novel not only entertains but educates, introducing readers to early forensic methods and demonstrating Freeman's belief in rational, evidence-based crime-solving. With subtle romance layered into the suspense, this book showcases Freeman's ability to humanize even the most methodical of sleuths. A foundational work of detective fiction, The Vanishing Man remains essential reading for mystery aficionados and fans of procedural elegance.

• ISBN: 9789367003619
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 25.08.2025
• Größe: 216 x 140 mm
• Verlag: Repro India Limited