Mr. Pottermack's Oversight

In this classic mystery, a man on the run adopts a new identity but soon faces the consequences of his past actions in Mr. Pottermack's Oversight.

In Mr. Pottermack's Oversight, R. Austin Freeman introduces readers to a gripping tale of escape and intrigue. Set against the backdrop of a sultry July afternoon, the story begins with a desperate man fleeing from his captors. Clad in prisoner's garb, he navigates through dense foliage, seeking refuge by the coast. In a moment of opportunity, he stumbles upon a bather's clothes and decides to assume a new identity, transforming himself into an unassuming beachcomber. However, the shadows of his past are not far behind.

As the narrative unfolds, the protagonist, now known as Mr. Pottermack, finds himself ensnared in a web of blackmail and murder. When a final confrontation with a blackmailer leads to a violent outcome, Pottermack realizes that he must evade capture at all costs. The tension escalates as he grapples with the consequences of his actions, struggling to stay one step ahead of the law while attempting to cover his tracks.

The plot thickens when Dr. Thorndyke, a meticulous and astute forensic investigator, begins to suspect Pottermack's involvement in the crime. This sets the stage for a thrilling game of cat and mouse, as both characters engage in a battle of wits. Readers are drawn into this inverted-mystery classic, where the line between guilt and innocence blurs, and the quest for truth becomes a matter of life and death.