Courageous Exploits of Doctor Syn
{{Short description|1939 novel by Russell Thorndike}}
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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.{{cite news |title=A Last Word |work=The Observer |date=17 December 1939}}{{cite news |title=Miscellaneous |work=Belfast News-Letter |date=30 December 1939}}{{cite news |title=Some Novels |work=The Liverpool Echo |date=5 January 1940}}{{cite news |last1=Milne |first1=James |title=Books of the Day |work=The Scotsman |date=14 December 1939}}{{cite news |title=Shorter Notices |work=Birmingham Post |date=19 December 1939}}{{cite news |title=Our Literary Letter |work=Montrose Standard and Angus and Mearns Register |date=15 December 1939}}{{cite news |title=While Bishops Sleep |work=Truth |date=22 December 1939}}{{cite news |last1=Richardson |first1=Maurice |title=The Crime Ration |work=The Observer |date=31 December 1939}}
Publication
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Category:Novels set in the 1780s
Category:British historical novels
Category:Novels about smugglers
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