
The Old Man In the Corner
Emmuska Orczy
In a quaint and bustling tea shop tucked away in the heart of London, a nameless, eccentric old man occupies a shadowy corner, immersed in his thoughts as he sips on a steaming cup of tea. With the weight of age and a life of curious adventures etched into his features, he is an intriguing figure who relies on pure deduction to unravel a series of perplexing crimes. From the chilling brutality of gruesome murders and the sinister grip of deadly blackmail to audacious thefts and masterful deceptions, each case presents a tantalizing puzzle.
The narrative unfolds around this enigmatic character, the "old man in the corner," who engages in captivating dialogues with the spirited young newspaper reporter, Polly Burton. Their conversations crackle with intellectual tension as Polly, sharp-witted and determined, listens intently. At the same time, the old man displays his remarkable intellect and razor-sharp deduction skills, peeling away layers of intrigue to expose the hidden motives and intricate methods behind each mystery.
The tale begins one afternoon when Polly, enjoying her leisurely luncheon in the welcoming café, first encounters the old man. With curiosity and irritation, she finds herself challenged by his audacious assertion that any mystery can be solved through sheer intelligence alone. Eager to prove him wrong, she boldly presents him with the infamous Fenchurch Street mystery, a case that has eluded the authorities for months, setting the stage for a riveting exploration of insight and cunning.
Duration - 6h 13m.
Author - Emmuska Orczy.
Narrator - Jackson White.
Published Date - Friday, 10 January 2025.
Copyright - © 1908 Emmuska Orczy ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
In a quaint and bustling tea shop tucked away in the heart of London, a nameless, eccentric old man occupies a shadowy corner, immersed in his thoughts as he sips on a steaming cup of tea. With the weight of age and a life of curious adventures etched into his features, he is an intriguing figure who relies on pure deduction to unravel a series of perplexing crimes. From the chilling brutality of gruesome murders and the sinister grip of deadly blackmail to audacious thefts and masterful deceptions, each case presents a tantalizing puzzle. The narrative unfolds around this enigmatic character, the "old man in the corner," who engages in captivating dialogues with the spirited young newspaper reporter, Polly Burton. Their conversations crackle with intellectual tension as Polly, sharp-witted and determined, listens intently. At the same time, the old man displays his remarkable intellect and razor-sharp deduction skills, peeling away layers of intrigue to expose the hidden motives and intricate methods behind each mystery. The tale begins one afternoon when Polly, enjoying her leisurely luncheon in the welcoming café, first encounters the old man. With curiosity and irritation, she finds herself challenged by his audacious assertion that any mystery can be solved through sheer intelligence alone. Eager to prove him wrong, she boldly presents him with the infamous Fenchurch Street mystery, a case that has eluded the authorities for months, setting the stage for a riveting exploration of insight and cunning. Duration - 6h 13m. Author - Emmuska Orczy. Narrator - Jackson White. Published Date - Friday, 10 January 2025. Copyright - © 1908 Emmuska Orczy ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:06
Chapter 1
Duration:00:14:03
Chapter 2
Duration:00:20:01
Chapter 3
Duration:00:05:33
Chapter 4
Duration:00:11:26
Chapter 5
Duration:00:15:48
Chapter 6
Duration:00:06:48
Chapter 7
Duration:00:10:17
Chapter 8
Duration:00:21:03
Chapter 9
Duration:00:06:31
Chapter 10
Duration:00:21:56
Chapter 11
Duration:00:17:00
Chapter 12
Duration:00:16:40
Chapter 13
Duration:00:11:47
Chapter 14
Duration:00:08:26
Chapter 15
Duration:00:09:51
Chapter 16
Duration:00:08:53
Chapter 19
Duration:00:07:28
Chapter 20
Duration:00:11:37
Chapter 21
Duration:00:06:38
Chapter 22
Duration:00:14:55
Chapter 23
Duration:00:11:47
Chapter 24
Duration:00:05:51
Chapter 25
Duration:00:20:07
Chapter 26
Duration:00:04:21
Chapter 27
Duration:00:06:21
Chapter 28
Duration:00:13:21
Chapter 29
Duration:00:10:11
Chapter 30
Duration:00:06:48
Chapter 31
Duration:00:09:35
Chapter 32
Duration:00:10:47
Chapter 33
Duration:00:12:37
Chapter 34
Duration:00:07:07
Chapter 35
Duration:00:04:36
Chapter 36
Duration:00:03:09
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:10