The Old Man in the Corner
Baroness Emma Orczy
Leído por J. M. Smallheer
Created by Baroness Orczy, author of the famous Scarlet Pimpernel series, The Old Man in the Corner was one of the earliest armchair detectives, popping up with so many others in the wake of the huge popularity of the Sherlock Holmes stories. The Old Man relies mostly upon sensationalistic "penny dreadful" newspaper accounts, with the occasional courtroom visit for extra laughs. He narrates all this information (while tying complicated knots in a piece of string) to a Lady Journalist who frequents the same tea-shop. (Summary from Wikipedia) (6 hr 20 min)
Capítulos
| The Fenchurch Street Mystery | 13:10 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| The Millionaire in the Dock | 18:24 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| His Deduction & The Robbery in Phillimore Terrace | 15:59 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| A Night's Adventure & All He Knew | 20:31 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| The York Mystery | 9:27 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| The Capital Charge & A Broken-Hearted Woman | 24:47 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| The Mysterious Death on the Underground Railway | 20:18 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| Mr. Errington | 14:48 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| The Liverpool Mystery | 14:54 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| A Cunning Rascal | 10:55 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| The Edinburgh Mystery | 7:56 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| A Terrible Plight | 9:25 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| Non Proven & Undeniable Facts | 14:12 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| The Theft at the English Provident Bank | 13:10 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| Conflicting Evidence & An Alibi | 17:22 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| The Dublin Mystery & Forgery | 19:55 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| A Memorable Day & An Unparalleled Outrage | 16:27 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| The Prisoner | 17:31 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| A Sensation & Two Blackguards | 9:57 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| The Regent’s Park Murder | 12:34 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| The Motive & Friends | 15:54 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| The De Genneville Peerage | 9:23 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| A High-Bred Gentleman | 10:30 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| The Living and the Dead & The Mysterious Death in Percy Street | 17:55 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
| Suicide or Murder? & The End | 24:58 | Leído por J. M. Smallheer |
Reseñas
GOOD DIVERSION
Avid Listener
As in "LADY MOLLY OF SCOTLAND YARD" the stories are too briefly drawn to have much meat, but they are interesting and do present short diversions. Worth the time, especially the ending.
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trail_runnr
Well read by J. M. Smallheer. This story by Baroness Orczy, kept my attention in a story that I will listen to again. The Old Man in the Corner is a detective story. I was initially unsure if I would enjoy it - but I did. Those of you who share my love for detective stories go ahead and download this one and put it in your digital library - Enjoy! I am giving it 4 stars only because there are other books/stories I have listened to that I could not put down (so to speak/write).
Good Orczy enjoyable book
tellmeatale
I really enjoyed this book,and the little old man. J.M. Smallheer adds her very great narration as always to a group of nice tales. I really find this author's works very entertaining, and this book is well worth a listen. Thanks to Librivox.and to J. M. Smallheer for a very enjoyable experience.
Phxjennifer
This was a little sad, I didn't find the mysteries very engaging, and the relationship of the "old man" and Peggy just dissolved in the unconscious cruelty of the young and beautiful vs. the old and awkward.
Garden Variety Mysteries
Elf Brown
Good as something to listen to, in the background, while working or driving.. Nothing earth-shattering. Nothing exceptional. Aside from a few irksome mispronunciations, it is well read.
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WILL HILLMANN
detailed cases made real by such a talented reader; I found great enjoyment in discovering the methods of these methodical miscreants!051623!
ManyRoads
The reading is quite wonderful. The numerous stories are mediocre. Not being a short story fan, I do not recommend this collection.
Listenerinks
Great job by reader.again.as in all.her.works. Just find all of.Orczy.work.enjoyable.and good plots to hold my.intetest well worth.a listen