The Shadow of the Wolf (eBook, ePUB) - Freeman, R. Austin
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This novel is an excellent example of the inverted detective story, a modern form that R. Austin Freeman is credited with inventing. You know from the beginning who the guilty party is, but watching Dr. Thorndyke figure it out is amazing. And watching the perpetrator think that he is getting away with his crime, while watching Dr. Thorndyke close in on him is well-done literary irony. The fun comes not from being baffled, but from watching Thorndyke's mind at work and observing his scientific methods - which include, in this case, geology, petrology, psychology, marine biology, handwriting…mehr

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This novel is an excellent example of the inverted detective story, a modern form that R. Austin Freeman is credited with inventing. You know from the beginning who the guilty party is, but watching Dr. Thorndyke figure it out is amazing. And watching the perpetrator think that he is getting away with his crime, while watching Dr. Thorndyke close in on him is well-done literary irony. The fun comes not from being baffled, but from watching Thorndyke's mind at work and observing his scientific methods - which include, in this case, geology, petrology, psychology, marine biology, handwriting analysis, and chemical analysis. The crime takes place in a yacht off the coast of Penzance in Cornwall, where a circle of friends are vacationing. The victim is a boorish, overbearing, dishonest brute with money. The murderer is a likable, gentlemanly, talented artist of modest means. Every one likes the murderer, including Dr. Thorndyke.

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Autorenporträt
Richard Austin Freeman was a British author known for pioneering the forensic detective genre. Born to Richard Freeman and Ann Maria Dunn, he began his professional life in medicine before transitioning into writing. His background in science and law informed his fiction, particularly through his creation of the character Dr. John Thorndyke, a medico-legal expert. Freeman's major innovation was the inverted detective story, where the crime and perpetrator are revealed at the beginning, and the narrative follows the detective's reasoning to solve it. This structure emphasized methodical investigation over suspense, distinguishing his work from many contemporaries. Throughout his career, Freeman wrote prolifically, producing numerous novels and short stories that combined legal knowledge with criminal psychology. His works frequently explored the logic of detection, scientific accuracy, and ethical dilemmas, often reflecting his belief in rational inquiry. Despite changing literary trends, Freeman's detailed plotting and unique approach to crime storytelling garnered lasting respect within the mystery genre. His fiction remains notable for its clarity, structure, and the rigorous intellectual standards of his protagonist. Freeman died in 1943, having left a significant legacy in detective literature.