R. Austin Freeman was a British author and physician famous for his detective stories featuring Dr. Thorndyke. He was born on August 11, 1862, in London, England. Freeman’s writing style is characterized by scientific and forensic elements within the mystery genre. He primarily wrote in English.
Short Stories written by R. Austin Freeman
A Case of Premeditation 1910 - MR. RUFUS PEMBURY was not pleased when, as the train was about to move out of Maidstone (East) Station, a… ... Read more
The Aluminum Dagger 1910 - THE "urgent call"the instant, peremptory summons to professional dutyis an experience that appertains to the medical rather than to the… ... Read more
The Case of Oscar Brodski 1911 - NO one, looking into Silas Hickler's cheerful round face, beaming with benevolence and wreathed in perpetual smiles, would have imagined… ... Read more
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