As A Thief In The Night: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

As A Thief In The Night, credited to R. Austin Freeman, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

About the work

The LibriVox catalogue summary, preserved with the recording, reads:

LibriVox recording of As A Thief In The Night by R. Austin Freeman. Read in English by Howard Skyman As one of the many stories written by R. Austin Freeman this book includes the most interesting character of Dr. Thorndyke. He commands the skills of a doctor, a lawyer and an investigator all rolled up into one remarkable man. In this case he must solve a murder mystery perpetrated by a most unusual criminal. There is also love and intrigue at play involving the other main characters. (Summary by Howard Skyman)

Recording facts

• Recording title: As A Thief In The Night
• Author credits: R. Austin Freeman
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 18
• Listed recording duration: 8:12:29

Catalogue topics

• Detective
• Mystery
• Crime

Track guide

1. 01 - The Invalid — 16:03
2. 02 - Barbara Monkhouse Comes Home — 18:50
3. 03 - A Shock For The Mourners — 23:07
4. 04 - "How, When and Where-" — 25:03
5. 05 - Madeline's Ordeal — 29:23
6. 06 - The Verdict — 23:59
7. 07 - The Search Warrant — 36:20
8. 08 - Thorndyke Speaks Bluntly — 41:00
9. 09 - Superintendent Miller Is Puzzled — 24:51
10. 10 - A Greek Gift — 43:22
11. 11 - The Rivals — 19:13
12. 12 - Thorndyke Challenges The Evidence — 26:11
13. 13 - Rupert Makes Some Discoveries — 26:22
14. 14 - Rupert Confides In Thorndyke — 28:11
15. 15 - A Pursuit And A Discovery — 25:07
16. 16 - Barbara's Message — 22:25
17. 17 - Thorndyke Retraces The Trail — 39:15
18. 18 - The Final Proof — 23:44

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