""The Famous Cases of Dr. Thorndyke: Thirty-Seven of His Criminal Investigations V1"" by R. Austin Freeman is a collection of thirty-seven short stories featuring the brilliant detective, Dr. John Thorndyke. Dr. Thorndyke is a forensic expert who uses his scientific knowledge to solve complex criminal cases. The stories in this volume cover a wide range of crimes, from theft and forgery to murder and espionage. Each story is a masterclass in detective fiction, with Dr. Thorndyke using his keen observation skills and analytical mind to unravel the mysteries that confront him. The book is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction and anyone who enjoys a good mystery.1929. Part 1 of 2. A classic collection from the realist school of scientific detective fiction. In his Preface the Freeman describes his criteria for successful detective fiction which include: The one essential, sine qua non, is a problem, the solution of which shall afford the ingenious reader an agreeable exercise in intellectual gymnastics. But in order to attain this result the Detective Story must conform to three indispensable condition: 1. The problem must be susceptible of, at least approximate, solution by the reader; 2. The solution offered by the author through the official investigator must be absolutely conclusive and convincing; 3. No material fact must be withheld from the reader. All the cards must be honestly laid on the table before the solution is announced. The stories in this collection are divided into two groups, Inverted and Direct. Freeman's Inverted stories are the result of the his experimentation with the usual conditions as set out above. In these stories he has reversed the rules and from the beginning taken the reader entirely into the author's confidence. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417911077.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.