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The Red Thumb Mark

by R. Austin Freeman

Dr John Thorndyke assisted by his friend Dr Jervis are called on to defend a young man, Reuben Hornby. Reuben is arrested for the theft of diamonds from his uncle's safe when a red thumb print is found in the safe matching Reuben's left thumb. With the police positive they've got their man, can Thorndyke use forensic science to save this innocent man from jail?

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?