The Singing Bone
In the topsy turvy world of The Singing Bone, Richard Austin Freeman presents us with a solution. The reader is asked to deduce how different mysteries were solved rather than whodunit. Freeman introduces five distinct tales of intrigue, romance, mutiny and murder. The ingenuity of these...
show more
In the topsy turvy world of The Singing Bone, Richard Austin Freeman presents us with a solution. The reader is asked to deduce how different mysteries were solved rather than whodunit. Freeman introduces five distinct tales of intrigue, romance, mutiny and murder. The ingenuity of these detective stories lies in their fresh and original approach in what amounts to a tantalising read.
show less
Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780755103782 (0755103785)
Publish date: May 14th 2001
Publisher: House of Stratus
Pages no: 228
Edition language: English
Series: Dr. Thorndyke Mysteries (#5)
2-part structure easy to follow. Thorndyke offers little beyond a stock empirical prowess to endear him. The most intriguing character is Polton, the assistant who gets no lines.