The Red Thumb Mark

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The book showcases the innovative work of Richard Austin Freeman, a British writer known for his detective stories featuring Dr. Thorndyke, a medico-legal forensic investigator. Freeman pioneered the inverted detective story format, where the crime and perpetrator are revealed upfront, focusing on the detective's journey to solve the mystery. Drawing from his experiences as a colonial surgeon, his narratives blend medical knowledge with intricate plots, offering a unique perspective in the crime fiction genre.