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"The Blue Scarab" was written by R. Austin Freeman and published in 1924. Pioneering British detective fiction author known for the forensic detective Dr. John Thorndyke.

The Blue Scarab

1924

R. Austin Freeman

The Blue Scarab

R. Austin Freeman

1924

The Blue Scarab, published in 1924 by R. Austin Freeman, is a collection of detective stories featuring the medico-legal sleuth Dr. John Thorndyke and his colleague Dr. Jervis. The narratives blend forensic science with intricate puzzles, focusing on curious crimes involving family secrets and cryptic clues. Notable for its early contribution to the detective genre, the collection showcases Thorndyke's analytical skills in solving cases such as a rural robbery and a suspicious suicide, making it a significant work in early 20th-century mystery fiction.

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The blue scarab by R. Austin Freeman is a collection of detective stories written in the early 20th century. The cases f...