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(More customer reviews)Freeman's Dr. Thorndyke is frequently compared to Sherlock Holmes, and I like to think the two characters would appreciate each other.I personally have a slight preference for Thorndyke because he has more consciousrespect for logic and the scientific method and is a warmer person.
Inthis tale, Dr. Thorndyke, who is primarily employed as a medical expertwitness, is asked to mount the defense for a young man accused of the theftof diamonds from his uncle's safe.The evidence against Mr. ReubenHornby--his bloody thumbprint inside the safe--is so compelling that evenhis own solicitor is convinced of his guilt.Thorndyke, however, isequally confident that the thumbprint is a forgery and, with the assistanceof Dr. Jervis and Thorndyke's resourceful servant Polton, sets out to proveit.He makes quick progress, too, because he soon finds himself the targetof several cleverly engineered assassination attempts.
While I was quitecertain early in the book as to who was responsible for the theft, I likedhow Freeman made the point that it is one matter to know who did or did notdo a thing, but it is yet another matter entirley to prove your knowledgein a court that is not only not ready to believe you but is governed bypolicies in direct conflict with your methods.
Dr. Jervis played aninteresting role in the case, at once keeping the reader apprised of keyfacts and insights and distancing the reader from Thorndyke's speculations. He also had an internal conflict regarding his interest in the lovely MissGibson that provided even more confusion for the reader.Freeman did anadmirable job of making me wonder till the very end about Miss Gibson'slevel of involvement in the crime.
I had sought this book out afterenjoying one of Freeman's short stories, and I was not disappointed. Freeman introduces interesting characters and an intriguing puzzle againstthe backdrop of turn-of-the-century London to great effect.I'd think anyfan of Sherlock Holmes would be delighted to discover Dr.Thorndyke.
(adapted from a "Skullduggery" review)
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