Red Thumb Mark

The Red Thumb Mark, published in 1907, is the first novel in R. Austin Freeman's acclaimed Thorndyke series. The story revolves around a case involving missing diamonds, an untouched safe, and two blood-smeared thumbprints, leading to the enigmatic Mr. X. This novel is notable for its early use of forensic science in detective fiction, establishing Freeman as a pioneer in the genre.
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