An edition of The Old Man in the Corner
(1908)
The Old Man in the Corner
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 7 featured editions. View all 215 editions?
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1980, Dover Publications
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Purchase; Stephen Temple; 2015; RB324241.
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