This collection reprints eight of Freeman's best Dr. Thorndyke stories. Every device used in these stories was previously tested by the author. As a special feature in this collection, "e;31 New Inn,"e; the story that established the character of Dr. Thorndyke, is reprinted for the first time since its original publication. Contents include "e;The Case of Oscar Brodski,"e; "e;A Case of Premeditation,"e; "e;The Echo of a Mutiny,"e; "e;The Mandarin's Pear,"e; "e;The Blue Sequin,"e; "e;The Moabite Cipher,"e; "e;The Aluminum Dagger,"e; and "e;31 New Inn."e;