The Case of Miss Elliott

Baroness Emmuska Orczy

Summary

Before Hercule Poirot or Sherlock Holmes, there was the eccentric, enigmatic "Old Man in the Corner" — a detective unlike any other. In The Case of Miss Elliott, Baroness Orczy presents a brilliant collection of mysteries unraveled not through chase or violence, but through razor-sharp logic, observation, and deduction. Sitting quietly in a London teashop, the nameless sleuth pieces together baffling cases of crime and deception that have left the police baffled. Each tale showcases Orczy's mastery of intrigue, where appearances deceive, motives twist, and the truth emerges only under the old man's piercing gaze. Perfect for lovers of clever puzzles and atmospheric Victorian mystery, this collection proves why Orczy remains a cornerstone in the evolution of detective fiction.

Available since: 09/01/2025.

Print length: 280 pages.

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