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Dr. Sam Johnson #4
The Exploits of Dr. Sam: Johnson, Detector
The 18th century lexicographer Samuel Johnson with the help of his friend James Boswell solves seven baffling crimes
224 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 1987
About the author
Lillian de la Torre
46 books7 followersLillian 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.
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.
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July 6, 2024
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.
There is no real suspense or violence in these tales and a bit of real history in the bargain. Done.
November 7, 2020
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