The Complete Dr. Thorndyke - Volume VII

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Volume VII features the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth Thorndyke novels, published in 1931, 1932, and 1933. In "Pontifex, Son, and Thorndyke," Jasper Gray's ordinary day spirals into a series of strange events, intersecting with Thorndyke's investigation of an unusual suicide, forever altering Jasper's life. "When Rogues Fall Out" unfolds as a disagreement between thieves and a policeman leads to the latter's death. Thorndyke, Jervis, and Polton work with the police to bring the murderer to justice while exploring a mysterious house. In "Dr. Thorndyke Intervenes," an old case resurfaces when a human head is discovered at a train station, prompting a journey through an ancient crypt and British mines that ultimately restores a lost inheritance. Dr. John Thorndyke, a contemporary of Sherlock Holmes, employs scientific methods to solve complex mysteries, often with the help of his friend Dr. Christopher Jervis. Spanning from 1905 to 1942, Thorndyke's adventures present intricate puzzles and vivid depictions of late Victorian and early Edwardian England, from his chambers to the surrounding countryside. Many Thorndyke volumes have been hard to find, but MX Publishing is reintroducing these classic tales in omnibus editions for modern readers. "Thorndyke will cheerfully show you all the facts. You will be none the wiser . . . ." - Dorothy L. Sayers.