Diagnosis

Set in New England during the 1920s and 1930s, this collection centers on country doctor Sam Hawthorne, who tackles locked room mysteries and other impossible crimes. Among the twelve intriguing stories is a classic involving a horse and buggy that mysteriously disappears after entering a covered bridge. The book includes an introduction by the author, along with a chronology and bibliography of Sam Hawthorne by Marvin Lachman, enhancing the reader's understanding of this captivating character and his adventures.