Amazing Quest of Doctor Syn is the fifth in the series of Doctor Syn novels by Russell Thorndike. Published in 1938, it follows the events of Further Adventures of Doctor Syn and is followed by Courageous Exploits of Doctor Syn. It was dedicated to actor George Arliss, who had starred in a feature film adaptation of the first novel a year prior.
Plot
editIn 1780, Doctor Syn travels to Wales to compete with another smuggler.
Critical reception
editCritics noted that its plot covered a wider range of territory, including North Wales. Audiences were more familiar with the character than ever, thanks to the recent film, and the novel fulfilled the heightened expectations.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Publication
editOriginally published by Rich and Cowan in 1938, 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
edit- ^ "Books of the Week: The Amazing Quest of Dr Syn". Belfast News-Letter. 26 May 1938.
- ^ J. M. H. (20 September 1938). "Dr. Syn Again". Western Morning News and Daily Gazette.
- ^ "Paperback Parade". The Daily Mirror. 12 October 1972.
- ^ "Your Library Guide". Sunday Pictorial. 15 May 1938.
- ^ "Some Good Novels". Montrose Standard and Angus and Mearns Register. 27 May 1938.
- ^ "Weekly Book Discourse". The Ouyen Mail. 21 September 1938.