The Uttermost Farthing: A Savant's Vendetta

Name: The Uttermost Farthing: A Savant's Vendetta
Author: R. Austin Freeman

By R. Austin Freeman

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A first-person narrator recounts the story of a deeply learned man whose grief over a violent loss turns into an obsessive scheme: he assembles human remains and forensic records to create a museum of offenders as a means to identify and entrap a murderer. The narrative traces the methodical application of scientific technique and ingenious ruses, the resulting investigations and narrow escapes, and the ethical conflicts that arise between justice, vengeance, and detached scientific curiosity, building through detective steps to a final exposure and reckoning.

About the Author

R. Austin Freeman

R. Austin Freeman was a British author and pioneer of the detective fiction genre, particularly known for his creation of the character Dr. John Thorndyke, a forensic investigator. His works often blend scientific reasoning with intricate plots, reflecting his background in medicine and law. Freeman's notable titles include "The Red Thumb Mark" and "The Eye of Osiris," which showcase his innovative approach to crime-solving and narrative structure. His contributions to literature have left a lasting impact on the genre, influencing many subsequent writers in the field of detective fiction.