The Old Man in the Corner (Abridged Edition)

A reporter meets an enigmatic old man who unravels unsolved mysteries, hiding a deeper secret of his own.

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In a London tea shop, reporter Polly Burton encounters an enigmatic old man who unravels unsolved crimes with his sharp wit and a simple piece of string. As Polly delves deeper into his tales, she discovers that the greatest mystery may lie in the old man's own past. Can she uncover the truth behind his cryptic stories, or will his secrets remain hidden forever?

From the publisher

An old man gives reporter Polly Burton detailed accounts of several unsolved murders and robberies, presenting his own indisputable solution to each mystery. Fascinated by the old man s odd habits and sharp wit, Polly begins to realize that clear and logical thinking is the most powerful weapon available to a detective or a murderer. But as Polly spends more time with the old man, she realizes that in his past lies the most tantalizing mystery of all.”

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