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The exploits of Dr. Sam Johnson, detector

The exploits of Dr. Sam Johnson, detector

told as if by James Boswell
Historical FictionMystery
Pages
224
Published
1987
Language
English

Synopsis

Join Dr. Samuel Johnson and his loyal companion James Boswell as they delve into a series of perplexing mysteries in 18th-century London. Using his sharp intellect and keen observation, Dr. Johnson applies his formidable mind to solve crimes that baffle lesser men. This collection of tales brings historical figures to life in a new, intriguing light.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

Intellectual
Mentor Figure

Genres

Historical Fiction Mystery

About the author

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Lillian De La Torre

Lillian de la Torre was an American novelist and a prolific writer of historical mysteries. Her name is a pseudonym for Lillian de la Torre Bueno McCue. Her most popular works were in a series of stories she wrote about Samuel Johnson and James Boswell, under the title 'Dr. Sam: Johnson, Detector'. She also wrote numerous books, short stories for Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, reviews for The New York Times Book Review, poetry and plays. She was a President of the Mystery Writers of America...

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