1923
Search results
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.
Russell Thorndike. Actor: Hamlet. Lesser known than sister Dame Sybil Thorndike but just as versatile, Russell Thorndike was a British actor who later turned author and novelist. Of the two, Russell had natural talent but lacked the fire.
The Courageous Exploits of Doctor Syn. by Russell Thorndike. 4.34 · 58 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 1939 · 19 editions.
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. Actor: Hamlet. Lesser known than sister Dame Sybil Thorndike but just as versatile, Russell Thorndike was a British actor who later turned author and novelist.
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.
Doctor Syn: A Tale of the Romney Marsh is the first in the series of Doctor Syn novels by Russell Thorndike. The book follows Christopher Syn, the kindly vicar of the little town of Dymchurch. Syn seems pleasant but he has a sinister past.
May 3, 2024 · Russell Thorndike was the author of a series of novels featuring the Rev Dr Christopher Syn, the smuggler hero set in and around Romney Marsh. Russell Thorndike was born on 6 February 1885 in Rochester.
Nov 9, 1972 · LONDON, Nov. 8, (Reuters) —Russell Thorndike, an actor and author of the “Dr. Syn” novels, died last night at the age of S7. He was the younger brother of Dame Sybil Thorndike, the British...
Dr. Syn - Series Of Novels By Russell Thorndike. WE REGRET ALL OF OUR STOCKS OF DR.SYN NOVELS ARE NOW SOLD OUT. WE RECOMMEND YOU USE EBAY or AMAZON AS A SOURCE.
