""Dr. Thorne's Idea"" is a novel written by John Ames Mitchell and first published in 1910. The story revolves around the titular character, Dr. Thorne, who is a renowned scientist and inventor. He has a revolutionary idea that could change the world, but he needs funding to make it a reality. Dr. Thorne turns to his wealthy friend, John Vansittart, for financial support, but Vansittart is hesitant to invest in the idea. Meanwhile, Dr. Thorne's daughter,...