As A Thief In The Night


Lu par Howard Skyman

(4.5 stars; 40 reviews)

As one of the many stories written by R. Austin Freeman this book includes the most interesting character of Dr. Thorndyke. He commands the skills of a doctor, a lawyer and an investigator all rolled up into one remarkable man. In this case he must solve a murder mystery perpetrated by a most unusual criminal. There is also love and intrigue at play involving the other main characters. (Summary by Howard Skyman) (5 hr 56 min)

Chapitres

The Invalid 16:02 Lu par Howard Skyman
Barbara Monkhouse Comes Home 18:49 Lu par Howard Skyman
A Shock For The Mourners 23:07 Lu par Howard Skyman
"How, When and Where-" 25:02 Lu par Howard Skyman
Madeline's Ordeal 29:23 Lu par Howard Skyman
The Verdict 23:58 Lu par Howard Skyman
The Search Warrant 36:20 Lu par Howard Skyman
Thorndyke Speaks Bluntly 41:00 Lu par Howard Skyman
Superintendent Miller Is Puzzled 24:51 Lu par Howard Skyman
A Greek Gift 43:22 Lu par Howard Skyman
The Rivals 19:13 Lu par Howard Skyman
Thorndyke Challenges The Evidence 26:11 Lu par Howard Skyman
Rupert Makes Some Discoveries 26:22 Lu par Howard Skyman
Rupert Confides In Thorndyke 28:10 Lu par Howard Skyman
A Pursuit And A Discovery 25:07 Lu par Howard Skyman
Barbara's Message 22:25 Lu par Howard Skyman
Thorndyke Retraces The Trail 39:15 Lu par Howard Skyman
The Final Proof 23:44 Lu par Howard Skyman

Critiques

Clever mystery


(4 stars)

The clues are all there for the listener to figure out whodunit, but the how surprised me. The narrator, as in most of Freeman's novels, is sometimes annoyingly sentimental and naive, I think to make Dr. Thorndyke look that much smarter and more objective. The reader's style and pace were good, but confusingly at the beginning of each chapter he attributes the book to Arthur B. Reeve instead of R. Austin Freeman.

This author had a wild imagination


(5 stars)

There are many characters in this book, all of them were meticulously developed in a way that made me believe the authors suggestions. As the story progresses, it becomes more complicated and it is hard to keep the original impression of each character. I didn't reach my opinion of who was the guilty party until near the end. The reader was awesome


(5 stars)

Such a good narrator…I love the author’s Thorndyke character and have yet to find a book with the inclusion of Thorndyke is always good. Thank you LibriVox for including Freeman’s books. Also, a big Thank You to Mr. Skyman for narrating.

Pretty good


(4 stars)

but the least good of the R A Freeman books I've read. Guessed the murderer (and means means of proof, though not of doing the deed). Narration is excellent.


(5 stars)

Very well read. I generally enjoy the Dr. Thorndyke books but why is it that that the friends of Thorndyke who tell the stories always seem to be rather dense?


(4 stars)

Excellent reading 👍. The tale is without much action and moves too slowly for my tastes. The characters are interesting and there are a goodly number of plot twists.


(4 stars)

Good reader. I guessed the criminal half way through, but it’s always fun to hear how Thorndyke worked it all out.

Great listen.


(5 stars)

Surprise plott twists are always a favorite. No spoilers from me but it is ingenious.