Series
Publication
House of Stratus (2008), 266 p.
Original publication date
1932
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Description
Meet Mr Toke, a dubious connoisseur of fine antiques who deals in fabulous objets d'art and doesn't mind how he acquires them. From stealing bejewelled necklaces to rare antique clocks, Mr Toke cons a host of gullible individuals out of priceless heirlooms. But then he meets Mr Arthur Hughes and before long, the scam spirals out of control. Then there's the case of the murdered Inspector Badger. Will Dr Thorndyke be able to solve the crime with his legendary incisive rationale? 'When Rogues Fall Out' incorporates some wonderful conundrums to hoodwink and hinder the cleverest of crime readers.
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LibraryThing member leslie.98
This book requires the reader to be familiar with the first book of the series, "The Red Thumb Mark". While the book in and of itself probably deserves a 3.5*, the connections to the previous case were enough to make me round up instead of down. Poltron, Dr. Thorndyke's assistant, has some snazzy
I do like Freeman's philosophy, voiced by Thorndyke at the conclusion of this book:
"Believe me, Jervis, the great purveyor of human happiness is not philanthropy, which seeks to soften the lot of the unworthy, but justice, which secures to the worthy the power to achieve their own happiness, by protecting them from the wrong-doer and the social parasite."
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devices in this one but, as always, Thorndyke's methodical method of examining evidence and checking his private hypotheses are what I like most about this series.I do like Freeman's philosophy, voiced by Thorndyke at the conclusion of this book:
"Believe me, Jervis, the great purveyor of human happiness is not philanthropy, which seeks to soften the lot of the unworthy, but justice, which secures to the worthy the power to achieve their own happiness, by protecting them from the wrong-doer and the social parasite."
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LibraryThing member Vesper1931
Mr Sudbury Toke discovers a diamond necklace inside a clock he has recently bought from a Mr Hobson. But when he meets Alfred Hughes his troubles start. Meanwhile Thorndyke is concerned with the murder of Inspector Badger.
An entertaining historical mystery
Originally published in 1932
An entertaining historical mystery
Originally published in 1932
LibraryThing member leslie.98
This book requires the reader to be familiar with the first book of the series, "The Red Thumb Mark". While the book in and of itself probably deserves a 3.5*, the connections to the previous case were enough to make me round up instead of down. Poltron, Dr. Thorndyke's assistant, has some snazzy
I do like Freeman's philosophy, voiced by Thorndyke at the conclusion of this book:
"Believe me, Jervis, the great purveyor of human happiness is not philanthropy, which seeks to soften the lot of the unworthy, but justice, which secures to the worthy the power to achieve their own happiness, by protecting them from the wrong-doer and the social parasite."
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devices in this one but, as always, Thorndyke's methodical method of examining evidence and checking his private hypotheses are what I like most about this series.I do like Freeman's philosophy, voiced by Thorndyke at the conclusion of this book:
"Believe me, Jervis, the great purveyor of human happiness is not philanthropy, which seeks to soften the lot of the unworthy, but justice, which secures to the worthy the power to achieve their own happiness, by protecting them from the wrong-doer and the social parasite."
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Language
Original language
English
ISBN
9780755103829
Physical description
266 p.; 8.07 x 5.31 inches
Pages
266