The Old Man in the Corner
About this book
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.
Subjects
- adventure
- classic literature
- detective and mystery stories
- detective and mystery stories, english
- english detective and mystery stories
- fiction
- fiction, general
- fiction, mystery & detective, collections & anthologies
- fiction, mystery & detective, general
- fiction, short stories (single author)
- history
- mystery and detective stories