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The Red Thumb Mark

The Red Thumb Mark

Freeman, R. Austin

Hardcover

Classic Fiction

ISBN10: 9367001711
ISBN13: 9789367001714
Publisher: Pharos Books Private Limited
Published: Aug 25 2025
Pages: 228
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.69 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Red Thumb Mark is a seminal work in detective fiction and a showcase of R. Austin Freeman's innovation in crime storytelling. The narrative revolves around a daring robbery of a valuable diamond collection. All evidence points to a single suspect thanks to the presence of a blood-stained thumbprint at the scene. But is the forensic evidence as clear-cut as it seems? Dr. Thorndyke, the master of medico-legal investigation, is not convinced. With precision and poise, he re-examines the case, raising questions about the infallibility of fingerprints and the dangers of circumstantial evidence. Freeman's integration of real forensic techniques and his skeptical approach to then-nascent criminal science make The Red Thumb Mark a groundbreaking read. This isn't merely a whodunit-it's a howdunit, inviting readers to engage in the same analytical process as the detective. A gripping tale where science meets suspense, it remains one of the most influential mysteries ever written.

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