The Courageous Exploits of Doctor Syn is the sixth in the series of Doctor Syn novels by Russell Thorndike. Published in 1939, it follows the events of Amazing Quest of Doctor Syn and is followed by Shadow of Doctor Syn.
Plot
In 1781, Doctor Syn continues his adventures as the Scarecrow of Romney Marsh, foiling all attempts to catch him and to break up the Dymchurch smugglers.
Critical reception
"A splendid addition to the world-famed Dr. Syn series," according to The Observer. It received positive reviews for its exciting plot and swift narrative pace, as well as some humorous moments like Syn's pulpit denunciation of himself. "Full of violent action, with all subsidiary figures in good form," wrote Maurice Richardson.
Publication
Originally published by Rich and Cowan in 1939, it has been reprinted many times in both hardcover and paperback editions, including by Arrow Books (1959), Panther (1964) Jarrolds (1966) and other more recent small presses.
References
- "A Last Word". The Observer. 17 December 1939.
- "Miscellaneous". Belfast News-Letter. 30 December 1939.
- "Some Novels". The Liverpool Echo. 5 January 1940.
- Milne, James (14 December 1939). "Books of the Day". The Scotsman.
- "Shorter Notices". Birmingham Post. 19 December 1939.
- "Our Literary Letter". Montrose Standard and Angus and Mearns Register. 15 December 1939.
- "While Bishops Sleep". Truth. 22 December 1939.
- Richardson, Maurice (31 December 1939). "The Crime Ration". The Observer.
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