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Singing Bone or The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke

In its original form, this book was published with the title, "The Singing Bone." It was later republished as "The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke." This book has historical significance as it contains the first example of the inverted detective formula used in The Case of Oskar Brodski (originally published in Pearson's Magazine in 1912), along with several other examples. (5 hr 59 min)

Chapters

Preface

The Case of Oscar Brodski: Part One

The Case of Oscar Brodski: Part Two

A Case of Premeditation: Part One

A Case of Premeditation: Part Two

The Echo of a Mutiny: Part One

The Echo of a Mutiny: Part Two

A Wastrel's Romance: Part One

A Wastrel's Romance: Part Two

The Old Lag: Part One

The Old Lag: Part Two