The Shadow of Doctor Syn

Thorndike dedicated it to Emma Treckman, with whom he co-wrote the stage play The Return of Doctor Syn.

[1] Set in 1793 during the events of the French Revolution, Syn travels to France amidst the Reign of Terror.

He has fallen in love with young Cicily Cobtree and hopes his actions against Robespierre will earn him a pardon from the King.

[2][3][4][5][6][7][8] Originally published by Rich & Cowan in 1944, it has been reprinted many times, including by Arrow Books (1959), Jarrolds (1966) and other recent small presses.

Comprising half of a ten-part series titled The Further Adventures of Doctor Syn, it was read by Rufus Sewell.