The Old Man In The Corner: Twelve Classic Detective Stories - Couverture souple

Orczy, Emmuska

 
9780486440484: The Old Man In The Corner: Twelve Classic Detective Stories
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ISBN 10 : 0486440486 ISBN 13 : 9780486440484
Editeur : Dover Publications Inc., 2005

Synopsis

A nameless old man sits in the corner of a cozy London tea shop, and without leaving his seat, solves baffling crimes reported to him by an admiring lady journalist. Using only methods of pure deduction, the eccentric, self-assured sleuth unravels the mysteries behind a wide range of criminal acts -- from gruesome murders ("The Lisson Grove Mystery") and daring thefts ("The Affair at the Novelty Theatre") to brilliant deceptions ("The Liverpool Mystery") and deadly blackmail schemes ("The Murder of Miss Pebmarsh").
Set in the fog-shrouded streets of London, where gas lamps flicker in the gloom and details of lurid crimes splash across the pages of the daily papers, these ingenious, well-crafted stories by the author of The Scarlet Pimpernel are among the first and great collections of detective fiction. They will delight devotees of Sherlock Holmes and other mystery-loving fans.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare’s finesse to Oscar Wilde’s wit, this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim’s Progress and Othello. As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants, it is must-have addition to any library.

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Éditeur
Dover Publications Inc.
Date d'édition
2005
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0486440486
ISBN 13 
9780486440484
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
176
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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Novi Ligure
15067
Italie

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9781591669524: The Old Man in the Corner

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  1591669529 ISBN 13 :  9781591669524
Editeur : Journeyforth, 2009
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