"A Certain Dr. Thorndyke" is another novel about the genius forensic investigator Dr. Thorndyke. This time Dr. Thorndyke is about to solve the case of a retired soap manufacturer obsessed with amassing precious stones. The manufacturer falls victim to an elaborate and enigmatic robbery, and all his treasures get stolen without the room being broken into. Only Dr. Thorndyke, with his incomparable talent, can help.
