<p>In 'Mr. Polton Explains,' R. Austin Freeman magnificently continues the saga of Dr. John Thorndyke, the acclaimed forensic sleuth whose analytical prowess is once again summoned to untangle a perplexing enigma. The narrative, rich with Freeman's hallmark methodical detail, unravels the conundrum of a Soho house fire with precision. Embellished with the Edwardian era's literary style, it is intricate in its descriptive elements, cultivating an ...