Pontifex, Son And Thorndyke

Name: Pontifex, Son And Thorndyke
Author: R. Austin Freeman

Pontifex, Son and Thorndyke is a classic detective novel by R. Austin Freeman. It follows the adventures of Dr. John Thorndyke, a brilliant medical jurisprudent, as he investigates a mysterious case involving a missing will. The story begins with the death of a wealthy man, Mr. Pontifex, who leaves behind a large estate and a missing will. Thorndyke is called in to investigate the case and soon discovers that the will has been stolen. He must use his keen deductive skills to uncover the truth behind the theft and find the missing will. Along the way, Thorndyke encounters a variety of characters, including a shady lawyer, a suspicious housekeeper, and a mysterious woman. He must use his knowledge of the law and his powers of deduction to uncover the truth and solve the case. The novel is a classic example of the detective genre, with its intricate plot and cleverly constructed clues. It is a thrilling read that will keep readers guessing until the very end.

By R. Austin Freeman · First published 1931 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction · 18 chapters · 92,891 words

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(Jasper Gray's Narrative)

A crab of mature age and experience is represented by an ancient writer as offering advice to his son somewhat in these terms: "My son, I have observed in you a most regrettable tendency to walk with ungraceful and unbecoming sidelong steps. Pray endeavour to conquer this pernicious habit and to adopt a straightforward and direct mode of progression."

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Work type: Novel
Author: R. Austin Freeman
Date: 1931 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction, Thriller
Length: 92,891 words
Structure: 18 chapters, 3,064 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The book follows the adventures of Dr. Thorndyke, a medical jurispudence expert, as he solves a series of mysterious cases.
Crime Fiction — The book follows the investigations of Dr. Thorndyke as he attempts to solve a series of criminal cases.
Detective Fiction — The book follows the investigations of Dr. Thorndyke as he attempts to solve a series of mysterious cases.
Thriller — The book follows the investigations of Dr. Thorndyke as he attempts to solve a series of mysterious cases, creating a thrilling atmosphere.