Can a detective novel succeed in riveting your attention if you know the crime beforehand and the perpetrator? Austin Freeman proves he can and this novel is one such by him where Dr Thorndyke unravels a mystery in his inimitable style - Summary by Yoganandh T
Chapters
1 In which Two Men go forth and One Arrives 42 min 2 In which Margaret Purcell receives a Letter 34 min 3 In which Margaret Purcell consults Mr. Penfield 23 min 4 In which Margaret confers with Dr. Thorndyke 22 min 5 In which Thorndyke makes a Few Inquiries 16 min 6 In which Mr. Varney prepares a Deception 26 min 7 The Flash Note Factory 25 min 8 In which Thorndyke tries over the Moves 21 min 9 In which Mr. Penfield receives a Shock 25 min 10 In which Thorndyke sees a New Light 24 min 11 In which Varney has an Inspiration 24 min 12 In which Varney once more Pulls the Strings 27 min 13 In which the Medico-Legal Worm Arrives 21 min 14 In which Mr. Varney is Disillusioned 24 min 15 In which Thorndyke opens the Attack 30 min 16 In which John Rodney is Convinced 21 min 17 In which there is a Meeting and a Farewell 24 min
