The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke

The book features Dr. Thorndyke, a medico-legal forensic investigator created by Richard Austin Freeman, who is known for pioneering the inverted detective story format. In this unique narrative style, the crime and its perpetrator are revealed at the outset, shifting the focus to the detective's investigative process. Drawing from his experiences as a colonial surgeon, Freeman weaves in authentic scientific knowledge across various fields, including tropical medicine and toxicology, enriching the detective tales with intriguing details.