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Arthur Russell Thorndike (6 February 1885 – 7 November 1972) was a British actor and novelist, best known for the Doctor Syn of Romney Marsh novels. Less well-known than his sister Sybil but equally versatile, Russell Thorndike's first love was writing and, after serving in World War I, he devoted himself to it.
Doctor Syn Series. 7 primary works • 8 total works. NOTE: Books listed in order of original publication. Chronologically the events of the Doctor Syn novel occur last with books 2-7 being prequels. NOTE: The BBC Radio/Rufus Sewell abridged readings correspond with the books as follows: Doctor Syn (books 2 & 3), The Further Adventures of ...
The Reverend Doctor Christopher Syn is the smuggler hero of a series of novels by Russell Thorndike. The first book, Doctor Syn: A Tale of the Romney Marsh was published in 1915. The story idea came from smuggling in the 18th-century Romney Marsh, where brandy and tobacco were brought in at night by boat from France to avoid the tax.
Russell Thorndike is the creator and the author of the Doctor Syn of Rodney Marsh series of fictional novels. The series kicked off for the first time back in 1915 with the release of the debut novel.
Russell Thorndike was a British actor and novelist, brother of actress Sybil Thorndike. He appeared in several classic plays and films, including Hamlet, Macbeth and A Christmas Carol.
Il y a 2 jours · Learn about the life and works of Russell Thorndike, the author of the Dr Syn novels set in Romney Marsh. Discover his biography, his books, his stage and film appearances and his legacy.
Arthur Russell Thorndike was a British actor and novelist, best known for the Doctor Syn of Romney Marsh novels. Lesser known than his sister Dame Sybil Thorndike but just as versatile, Russell Thorndike's first love was for the pen and, following service in World War I, he devoted himself to writing.
