The Old Man in the Corner by Baroness Orczy, Baroness Orczy

The Old Man in the Corner

Teahouse Detective

Baroness Orczy, Baroness Orczy

156 pages first pub 1908 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories lighthearted mysterious slow-paced
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Description

A nameless, eccentric old man, sitting in the corner of a cozy London tea shop, uses pure deduction to solve a series of baffling crimes -- from gruesome murders and cases of deadly blackmail, to daring thefts and brilliant deceptions. For devotee...

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Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
lighthearted 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
funny 33%
informative 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.51

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