The Old Man in the Corner

Description:

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: Detective and mystery stories,  Classic Literature,  Detective and mystery stories, English,  English Detective and mystery stories,  Fiction,  History,  Mystery and detective stories,  Fiction, mystery & detective, general,  Fiction, short stories (single author),  Fiction, general,  Fiction, mystery & detective, collections & anthologies,  Adventure

Places: Great Britain,  London (England)

Times: 1800-1950,  Edward VII, 1901-1910