The Exploits of Dr. Sam: Johnson, Detector

Dr. Sam Johnson #4

by Lillian de la Torre

The 18th century lexicographer Samuel Johnson with the help of his friend James Boswell solves seven baffling crimes

Genres: Mystery, Historical Mystery, Historical, Crime

224 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1987

About the author

Lillian de la Torre was an American novelist and a prolific writer of historical mysteries. Her name is a pseudonym for Lillian de la Torre Bueno McCue.

Her most popular works were in a series of stories she wrote about Samuel Johnson and James Boswell, under the title 'Dr. Sam: Johnson, Detector'. She also wrote numerous books, short stories for Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, reviews for The New York Times Book Review, poetry and plays. She was a President of the Mystery Writers of America.

Reviews

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

I do enjoy this series.

There is no real suspense or violence in these tales and a bit of real history in the bargain. Done.

[Jeff Hobbs · Rating 2 out of 5]

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