A silent witness
Walking home through Millfield Lane on Hampstead Heath late one September night, Humphrey Jardine, a medical student in his final year, stumbles over the body of a dead man. When he returns with a policeman the body is gone, and no one believes him. A reliquary found in the lane, a cremation, a woman named Sylvia and a series of attempts on Jardine's own life follow, until Dr. Thorndyke takes up the scent. R. Austin Freeman published the novel in 1914; it is told by Jardine rather than by Thorndyke's usual companion Jervis, and it is one of the more atmospheric of the series, with the Heath and the lanes of Highgate drawn from life. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about A silent witness
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Is A silent witness in the public domain?
Yes. A silent witness by R. Austin Freeman is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read A silent witness?
About 7 h 09 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is A silent witness?
A silent witness by R. Austin Freeman is filed under "Mystery" in the Vinteuil library.
