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Stories from the diary of a doctor

Stories from the diary of a doctor

Historical FictionMystery
Pages
370
Published
1976
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection presents 12 Victorian mystery and detective stories, originally published in Strand Magazine and later released in book form. Featuring cases from the diary of a young London physician, these tales have been compared to the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Several stories are reportedly based on actual experiences, meticulously adhering to medical facts and surgical advancements of the late 19th century.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseAtmospheric
Mystery Box

Genres

Historical Fiction Mystery

Authors

C
Clifford Halifax

Clifford Halifax is the author behind the popular collection Rivals of Sherlock Holmes. He's a go-to for anyone who enjoys classic detective fiction and the early days of mystery writing.

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L. T. Meade

Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith. L. T. Meade was the pseudonym of Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith (1844–1914), a prolific Irish writer. She has more than 300 books to her credit, including numerous mystery novels and stories. Her Sorceress of the Strand stories, co-written with her frequent collaborator Robert Eustace (the pen-name of Dr. Eustace Robert Barton, 1854-1943), feature a memorable female villain, Madame Sara. L. T. Meade was also the author of numerous children's books, including...

Characters

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