The Old Man in the Corner - Couverture souple

Orczy, Emmuska

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1513272160 ISBN 13 : 9781513272160

Editeur : Mint Editions, 2021

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Baroness Orczy (1865-1947) was initially born in Hungary but raised throughout Europe. She was educated in Brussels, London, Paris and Budapest where she studied creative arts. In 1899, Orczy would publish her first novel entitled, The Emperor's Candlesticks. It wasn't a massive success but led to more writing opportunities including a series of detective stories. A few years later, she wrote and produced a stage play called The Scarlet Pimpernel, which she'd later adapt into a novel. It went on to become her most famous work and is considered a literary masterpiece of the twentieth century.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Mint Editions
• Date d'édition: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1513272160
• ISBN 13: 9781513272160
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 188
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible