Flighty Phyllis [Paperback]

Richard Austin Freeman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2001

Chronicling the adventures and misadventures of Phyllis Dudley, Richard Austin Freeman brings to life a charming character always getting into scrapes. From impersonating a man to discovering mysterious trap doors, Flighty Phyllis is an entertaining glimpse at the times and trials of a wayward woman.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'This man Austin Freeman is a wonderful performer -- Raymond Chandler

About the Author

R. Austin Freeman is the doyen of the scientific division of detective writing, is best known for his character Dr John Thorndyke. A close and careful investigator and the outstanding medical authority in the field of detective fiction, R. Austin Freeman not only tested the wits of the reader but also inspired many modern detective forensic methods. Much of his long life was spent as a physician and surgeon at the Middlesex Hospital, London. He also held posts in West Africa and later was a medical officer at Holloway Prison. The most famous of the Edwardian detective writers, he rescued the detective story from "thrillerdom" and made it acceptable to a more discerning class of reader.

Product Details

• Paperback: 148 pages
• Publisher: House of Stratus (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0755103580
• ISBN-13: 978-0755103584
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,574,336 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.