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Librivox 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. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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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. (Summary from Wikipedia)
For more free audiobooks, or to become a volunteer reader, please visit librivox.org.
Download M4B (90MB)
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whatley2002
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April 20, 2020
Subject: One extra story (Omitted from collection) Text only, not audio.
Subject: One extra story (Omitted from collection) Text only, not audio.
http://famous-and-forgotten-fiction.com/writings/orczy-the-old-man-in-the-corner/orczy-the-glasgow-mystery.html
- Apparently objected to, when published, due to inaccuracies in its portrayal of Scottish Legal system.
Also https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiMAKabWqT4
A retelling of "The Mysterious Death on the Underground Railway" part of the "Rivals of Sherlock Holmes" TV series from the early 70's. The old man does not appear, and his lines are usurped by the hitherto invisible Sir Arthur Inglewood, magnificently hammed up by John Savident. Polly, then is the main character, and Judy Geeson, who plays her, is ably supported by a cast that includes Richard Beckinsale and Christopher Timothy. So for British viewers well worth a look, but not for the purist.
I must say "Thank You" to Librivox for this upload.
And
For https://archive.org/details/ladymolly_1104_librivox which I have yet to listen to.
- Apparently objected to, when published, due to inaccuracies in its portrayal of Scottish Legal system.
Also https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiMAKabWqT4
A retelling of "The Mysterious Death on the Underground Railway" part of the "Rivals of Sherlock Holmes" TV series from the early 70's. The old man does not appear, and his lines are usurped by the hitherto invisible Sir Arthur Inglewood, magnificently hammed up by John Savident. Polly, then is the main character, and Judy Geeson, who plays her, is ably supported by a cast that includes Richard Beckinsale and Christopher Timothy. So for British viewers well worth a look, but not for the purist.
I must say "Thank You" to Librivox for this upload.
And
For https://archive.org/details/ladymolly_1104_librivox which I have yet to listen to.
Reviewer:
trail_runnr
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September 26, 2008
Subject: Download and enjoy!
Subject: Download and enjoy!
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).
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).
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