As a Thief in the Night

As a Thief in the Night follows an investigation into a mysterious death that uncovers arsenic poisoning, leading to rising suspicions among household members and complicating their relationships. The story intricately weaves themes of trust and betrayal as the truth unfolds.

By R. Austin Freeman · First published 1913 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Thriller · 18 chapters

Contents

• The Invalid
• Barbara Monkhouse Comes Home
• A Shock for the Mourners
• "how, when and where -- "
• Madeline's Ordeal
• The Verdict
• The Search Warrant
• Thorndyke Speaks Bluntly
• Superintendent Miller is Puzzled
• A Greek Gift
• The Rivals
• Thorndyke Challenges the Evidence
• Rupert Makes some Discoveries
• Rupert Confides in Thorndyke
• A Pursuit and a Discovery
• Barbara's Message
• Thorndyke Retraces the Trail
• The Final Proof

More by R. Austin Freeman

• Pontifex, Son And Thorndyke (1931)
• The D'Arblay Mystery (1926)
• The Mystery of Angelina Frood (1924)
• Dr Thorndyke Intervenes (1933)
• The Eye of Osiris (1911)
• For the Defence, Dr. Thorndyke (1926)
• A Silent Witness (1914)
• A Certain Dr Thorndyke (1926)
• All works by R. Austin Freeman