At a local tea shop, a lady journalist encounters a brilliant
detective who's able to decode and solve some of the city's most
complicated crimes. This is a thrilling narrative that hinges on the
unique dynamic between its two protagonists.
Polly Burton is a young journalist who stumbles across an elderly man at
a London tea shop. She soon discovers his peculiar personality and
dazzling intellect. Through a series of conversations, they discuss the
city's most infamous criminal cases. With superior deductive skills, the
old man's able to solve each mystery without leaving the comfort of his
chair. Some of the stories featured in this vibrant collection include
"The Theft at the English Provident Bank," "The Fenchurch Street
Mystery" and " The Regent's Park Murder."
The Old Man in the Corner is Baroness Orczy's take on the detective
genre, which highlights a quirky and unexpected hero. Fans of Sherlock
Holmes will adore these clever stories led by the surprisingly
perceptive sleuth.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of The Old Man in the Corner is both modern and readable.