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Author
Baroness Emmuska Orczy
Language
English
Genre
audiobook
by Baroness Emmuska Orczy
recording of The Old Man in the Corner by Baroness Orczy. Read by 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. org.
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Okay so I'm not usually big on audiobooks but a friend insisted I try this. Three chapters in and I was completely sold. The Old Man in the Corner is genuinely well-made — the content, the pacing, all of it.
Found this on Unodio and wasn't expecting much. Two hours later I was still going. Baroness Emmuska Orczy doesn't waste your time with filler — every chapter earns its place.
I've been listening during my evening walks and The Old Man in the Corner has been the highlight of my week honestly. There's a section in the middle where it all just comes together — gave me chills.
What I appreciate most is that Baroness Emmuska Orczy doesn't talk down to you. The ideas are complex but explained in a way that respects your intelligence. Really rare.
