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Title: The Vanishing Man: A Detective Romance

Note: Published in the UK as "The Eye of Osiris". See: #24201

Note: Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Steven desJardins and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "The Vanishing Man: A Detective Romance" by R. Austin Freeman is a detective novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of Mr. John Bellingham, an Egyptologist who vanishes without a trace after visiting a relative's house. The narrative introduces John Thorndyke, a brilliant and well-respected lecturer on Medical Jurisprudence at St. Margaret's Hospital, who becomes embroiled in the intriguing case. The opening of the book sets the stage for a complex mystery involving John Bellingham's disappearance, as Dr. Thorndyke discusses the legal implications of survivorship in a captivating lecture. Bellingham was last seen at a relative's house, and his sudden disappearance raises many questions. The scene is further enriched by descriptions of notable characters in Bellingham's life, including his brother and daughter, who are left grappling with the aftermath and legal complications of his vanishing. The narrative is filled with hints of deeper family dynamics and potential secrets, suggesting that this case will unravel layers of intrigue, characterized by compelling characters and legal challenges that the brilliant Dr. Thorndyke may need to navigate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Freeman, R. Austin (Richard Austin), 1862-1943

EBook No.: 10476

Published: Dec 1, 2003

Downloads: 165

Language: English

Subject: Detective and mystery stories

Subject: London (England) -- Fiction

Subject: Thorndyke, Doctor (Fictitious character) -- Fiction

Subject: Physicians -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:10476:2 2003-12-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Freeman, R. Austin (Richard Austin) en 1
2024-11-05T19:57:05Z The Vanishing Man: A Detective Romance

This edition has images.

Title: The Vanishing Man: A Detective Romance

Note: Published in the UK as "The Eye of Osiris". See: #24201

Note: Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Steven desJardins and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "The Vanishing Man: A Detective Romance" by R. Austin Freeman is a detective novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of Mr. John Bellingham, an Egyptologist who vanishes without a trace after visiting a relative's house. The narrative introduces John Thorndyke, a brilliant and well-respected lecturer on Medical Jurisprudence at St. Margaret's Hospital, who becomes embroiled in the intriguing case. The opening of the book sets the stage for a complex mystery involving John Bellingham's disappearance, as Dr. Thorndyke discusses the legal implications of survivorship in a captivating lecture. Bellingham was last seen at a relative's house, and his sudden disappearance raises many questions. The scene is further enriched by descriptions of notable characters in Bellingham's life, including his brother and daughter, who are left grappling with the aftermath and legal complications of his vanishing. The narrative is filled with hints of deeper family dynamics and potential secrets, suggesting that this case will unravel layers of intrigue, characterized by compelling characters and legal challenges that the brilliant Dr. Thorndyke may need to navigate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Freeman, R. Austin (Richard Austin), 1862-1943

EBook No.: 10476

Published: Dec 1, 2003

Downloads: 165

Language: English

Subject: Detective and mystery stories

Subject: London (England) -- Fiction

Subject: Thorndyke, Doctor (Fictitious character) -- Fiction

Subject: Physicians -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:10476:3 2003-12-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Freeman, R. Austin (Richard Austin) en 1