An edition of The Old Man in the Corner
(1908)
The old man in the corner
twelve mysteries
by Emmuska Orczy, Baroness Orczy
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The Old Man (Bill Owen) sits in a cheap restaurant frequented by journalists and plays with a bit of string, which he ties into elaborate knots as he talks. Addressing himself to Polly Burton, a young newspaperwoman with whom he has struck up a slight acquaintance, he focuses upon crimes mentioned in the newspapers. He summarizes the circumstances, describes the personalities, and then sneeringly provides the correct solution which has evaded the police.
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1800-1950, Edward VII, 1901-1910Showing 5 featured editions. View all 208 editions?
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The old man in the corner: twelve mysteries
1980, Dover Publications
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Book Details
Table of Contents
The Fenchurch Street mystery.
The mysterious death on the underground railway.
The mysterious death in Percy Street.
The Dublin mystery.
The Glasgow mystery.
The Liverpool mystery.
The case of Miss Elliott.
The Lisson Grove mystery.
The tragedy in Dartmoor Terrace.
The Tremarn case.
The murder of Miss Pebmarsh.
The affair at the Novelty Theatre.
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A collection of stories originally published in Royal magazine, 1901-1905.
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