The Eye of Osiris by R. Austin Freeman

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Author Freeman, R. Austin (Richard Austin), 1862-1943
Title The Eye of Osiris
Original Publication 1911
Note Published in the USA as "The Vanishing Man". See: #10476
Note Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "The Eye of Osiris" by R. Austin Freeman is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces John Thorndyke, a medical jurist and enthusiast in forensic medicine, who captivates his students with intriguing real-world cases. At the center of the mystery is the disappearance of John Bellingham, an archeologist who vanished under curious circumstances, and the subsequent complications surrounding his estate due to an eccentric will that poses legal challenges for his family. At the start of the narrative, the scene is set in a medical lecture hall where Dr. Thorndyke discusses the perplexing case of John Bellingham, whose last known whereabouts were at his relative’s house, where he mysteriously disappeared. Students are drawn into the intricate legal ramifications that arise from his vanishing, compounded by the discovery of a scarab that adds another layer of mystery. As the story unfolds, readers encounter various characters, including Bellingham’s brother and daughter, who are embroiled in tense discussions about inheritance and the implications of Bellingham's will, hinting at familial tensions and the broader context of an unsolved mystery. The opening effectively engages readers with its blend of detailed character interaction, legal intrigue, and the promise of a deeper investigation into both personal and supernatural realms connected to Egyptian artifacts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject London (England) -- Fiction
Subject Thorndyke, Doctor (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject Physicians -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 24201
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 29, 2011
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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