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The return of Dr. Sam. Johnson, detector

The return of Dr. Sam. Johnson, detector

as told by James Boswell
Historical FictionMystery
Pages
191
Published
1985
Language
English

Synopsis

In this collection of historical mysteries, Dr. Samuel Johnson, the renowned lexicographer, turns his keen intellect to solving perplexing crimes. Alongside his faithful companion James Boswell, Johnson navigates the intricate social circles and dark underbellies of 18th-century London, using logic and wit to uncover the truth behind seemingly impossible cases. Each story presents a unique puzzle, challenging both the characters and the reader to deduce the culprit.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

Intellectual

Genres

Historical Fiction Mystery

About the author

L
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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