The Old Man in the Corner by Baroness Orczy

The Old Man in the Corner

Teahouse Detective

Baroness Orczy

156 pages first pub 1908 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories lighthearted mysterious slow-paced
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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 44 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
challenging 50%
informative 50%
lighthearted 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.5

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