The Agony Column - Earl Derr Biggers - Bog

The Agony Column is a mystery novel written by Earl Derr Biggers. The story follows the protagonist, Parker Pyne, a journalist who is sent to interview a wealthy and eccentric man named Oliver Hobart. During the interview, Hobart reveals that he has been receiving threatening letters from an unknown person, and he hires Pyne to investigate the matter.As Pyne delves deeper into the case, he discovers that Hobart's past may hold the key to the mystery. With the help of his assistant, Pyne sets out to uncover the truth behind the threatening letters and the secrets that Hobart has been keeping hidden.The Agony Column is a classic whodunit that keeps readers guessing until the very end. It is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that explores the themes of greed, jealousy, and betrayal. Earl Derr Biggers is known for his clever plotting and engaging characters, and The Agony Column is no exception. This book is a must-read for fans of mystery and detective fiction.In the days of Sherlock Holmes it was in the Times that it flourished, and many a criminal was tracked to earth after he had inserted some alluring mysterious message in it. Later the Telegraph gave it room; but, with the advent of halfpenny journalism, the simple souls moved en masse to the Mail.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.