The Agony Column
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (906 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1537113313 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 72 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
—FIRST FISH. At this point West's strawberries arrived and even the Agony Column could not hold his interest. Mystery, too, was present, especially in the aquatic utterance: DEFIANT MERMAID: Not mine. None "fairer in my eyes." Your name is music to me. 11:53 train. Which, reflected West, was generous of Aye—at ten cents a word—and in striking contrast to the penurious lover who wrote, farther along in the column: —loveu dearly; wantocu; longing; missu— But those extremely personal notices ran not alone to love. 'Tis well; delighted. Lady who left in taxi and waved, care ".. When the last red berry was eaten he turned back to read: WATERLOO: Wed. You will FORGET ME NOT. —AYE. And the rather sanguinary suggestion: DE Box: First round; tooth gone. Alligators bitingu now. Thine ever. "now and always. I love you more than life itse
About the Author Earl Derr Biggers (1884–1933) was an American novelist and playwright. He is best remembered for his novels, in particular those featuring the Chinese-American detective Charlie Chan, which were made into films.
He is best remembered for his novels, in particular those featuring the Chinese-American detective Charlie Chan, which were made into films. Earl Derr Biggers (1884–1933) was an American novelist and playwright.
"Short, Well-crafted Mystery" according to Son of Clovis. This is a light, but nicely crafted mystery.I like Bigger's writings (i.e. Charlie Chan). It seems on par with Agatha Christie.It does not feature a hard-boiled detective, as per Chandler. However, it has nice twists at the end.Please note, it is not a long work -- but much more than a sho. "Witty & winsome vintage mystery" according to Patto. If you've read Charlie Chan, it's fascinating to see his creator, Earl Derr Biggers, exercise his dashing wit and engaging style in this earlier work.Geoffrey West falls in love at first sight with a girl in a hotel breakfasting with her father. They're all Americans, but the scene is Lond. Bobby Underwood said Mystery and Romance of the Old Order. "The Agony Column" is a perfect brew of mystery and romance of the old-fashioned variety. Perhaps no one other than M.M. Kaye blended these two elements as well as Earl Derr Biggers. Forever remembered for his creation of Charlie Chan, the great detective from Hawaii, many of Biggers' othe