As a thief in the nightFront matterReading editionChapter navigation20 reading sectionsGo to chapterChoose a chapter…Front matterChapter I · The InvalidChapter II · Barbara Monkhouse Comes HomeChapter III · A Shock for the MournersChapter IV · “How, When and Where—”Chapter V · Madeline’s OrdealChapter VI · The VerdictChapter VII · The Search WarrantChapter VIII · Thorndyke Speaks BluntlyChapter IX · Superintendent Miller is PuzzledChapter X · A Greek GiftChapter XI · The RivalsChapter XII · Thorndyke Challenges the EvidenceChapter XIII · Rupert Makes Some DiscoveriesChapter XIV · Rupert Confides in ThorndykeChapter XV · A Pursuit and a DiscoveryChapter XVI · Barbara’s MessageChapter XVII · Thorndyke Retraces the TrailChapter XVIII · The Final ProofTranscriber’s NotesBeginning of this editionNext chapter →Chapter I · The InvalidAll chapters and sections (20)Opening pagesFront matterChapters123456789101112131415161718Other sectionsTranscriber’s NotesBook coverAs a Thief in the Nightby◇R. Austin Freeman◇Chapter I. The Invalid →