The Puzzle Lock by R. Austin Freeman First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1925. Short story collection. No previous owner's name inscriptions. Clean and unblemished throughout and no foxing to edges. Covers are VG and have no darkening or fading to spine. Supplied with a colour copy of the original dust jacket.

"The Puzzle Lock" by R. Austin Freeman is a thrilling mystery novel featuring the brilliant detective, Dr. Thorndyke. When a wealthy man named Mr. Brodribb is found dead in his locked study, suspicion falls on his estranged nephew, Oswald. Dr. Thorndyke takes on the case and meticulously examines the puzzling crime scene. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he unravels a complex web of secrets, hidden compartments, and intricate mechanisms. With his keen observation skills and scientific expertise, Dr. Thorndyke gradually unravels the truth, ultimately revealing the surprising culprit behind the murder and the ingenious puzzle lock that guarded the secrets within the study.