The Shadow of the Wolf - Brossura

Freeman, R Austin

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1025983807 ISBN 13: 9781025983806

Casa editrice: Tradd Street Press, 2026

Riassunto

"The Shadow of the Wolf" is a gripping work of detective fiction that showcases the analytical brilliance of Dr. John Thorndyke, one of literature's first true forensic investigators. The narrative unfolds around a complex crime committed at sea, where a meticulously planned murder is hidden behind the guise of an accidental disappearance. R. Austin Freeman masterfully explores the intersection of criminal intent and scientific discovery, emphasizing the importance of physical evidence over mere intuition.

The story follows the perpetrator's attempts to evade justice, only to find every move scrutinized by the formidable Thorndyke and his legal-medical expertise. As the investigation moves from the desolate coastal settings to the controlled environment of the laboratory, the work highlights the evolution of the modern procedural. Freeman crafts a suspenseful atmosphere where the tension lies in the battle of wits between the criminal and the scientist. "The Shadow of the Wolf" remains a cornerstone of the Golden Age of British mystery, celebrated for its technical accuracy, logical rigor, and its foundational role in the development of the scientific detective genre.

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Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Tradd Street Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2026
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1025983807
• ISBN 13: 9781025983806
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 308
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile