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100 1 _aFreeman, R. Austin
_q(Richard Austin),
_d1862-1943
245 1 4 _aThe Vanishing Man: A Detective Romance
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aPublished in the UK as "The Eye of Osiris". See: #24201
500 _aRelease date is 2003-12-01
508 _aE-text prepared by Steven desJardins and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"The Vanishing Man: A Detective Romance" by R. Austin Freeman is a detective novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of Mr. John Bellingham, an Egyptologist who vanishes without a trace after visiting a relative's house. The narrative introduces John Thorndyke, a brilliant and well-respected lecturer on Medical Jurisprudence at St. Margaret's Hospital, who becomes embroiled in the intriguing case. The opening of the book sets the stage for a complex mystery involving John Bellingham's disappearance, as Dr. Thorndyke discusses the legal implications of survivorship in a captivating lecture. Bellingham was last seen at a relative's house, and his sudden disappearance raises many questions. The scene is further enriched by descriptions of notable characters in Bellingham's life, including his brother and daughter, who are left grappling with the aftermath and legal complications of his vanishing. The narrative is filled with hints of deeper family dynamics and potential secrets, suggesting that this case will unravel layers of intrigue, characterized by compelling characters and legal challenges that the brilliant Dr. Thorndyke may need to navigate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDetective and mystery stories
653 _aLondon (England) -- Fiction
653 _aThorndyke, Doctor (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
653 _aPhysicians -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10476
999 _c51958
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