The Agony Column, Earl Derr Biggers
The Agony Column, Earl Derr Biggers
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The Agony Column

Author: Earl Derr Biggers

Narrator: John Rayburn

Unabridged: 2 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/28/2023

Synopsis

This is a classic mystery novel by the creator of the fictional Chinese detective, Charlie Chan. The tale you’re about to hear is in London just before WWI. American visitor Geoffrey West is attracted to a beautiful young lady and he decides to try and get her attention by putting a personal ad in the so-called ‘Agony Column’ of a London newspaper. She sees it and responds by demanding he send her several letters so she can make up her mind as to whether she has any interest in him. Before anything else happens, Geoffrey winds up being thought possibly guilty of a vicious murder. He is still free and continues the letters, letting her know the circumstances. Her growing affection thus turns to both dread and worry. He realizes he has to prove his innocence, but matters become even more complex with the possibility of wartime spies. In the treacherous tale of murder and intrigue, young Geoffrey tracks a killer from the posh dining room of the Carlton Hotel to the opium dens of London’s Limehouse district in search of the truth and the heart of his true love only to find the culprit all too close to home. As you will hear, although confusing at times, it provides a refreshing change of pace for those who prefer classic mystery and old-fashioned romance.

About Earl Derr Biggers

Earl Derr Biggers (1884–1933) was born in Warren, Ohio. He graduated from Harvard University in 1907, and lived for many years in California. He wrote six novels featuring detective Charlie Chan, who became a staple of the movies. He died in Pasadena, California.

About John Rayburn

John Rayburn is a veteran of 62 years in broadcasting.  He served as a news/sports anchor and show host, and his TV newscast achieved the largest Share of Audience figures of any major-market TV newscast in the nation. John is a member of a Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bobby on September 01, 2017

The Agony Column is a perfect brew of mystery and romance of the very 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' other novel......more

Goodreads review by John on September 29, 2016

It's hard to describe how much I was charmed and fascinated by this short novel. This is the first time I've read anything by Biggers except perhaps a short story or two in the old EQMM anthologies I used to devour. There's a very good reason. Decades ago I watched maybe three or four of the Charlie......more

Goodreads review by Yibbie on September 13, 2024

Somehow, despite murder and the deepest infatuations, this book is most amusing, most amusing indeed. From a tiff over strawberries comes a tale with more twists than your average romance novel. I’ve read it at least three times and still, every time, I reach the climax of mystery and suspense, I’v......more

Goodreads review by PenNPaper52 on July 09, 2011

It took me quite a while to start this book. It appeared to be an old fashioned, slow, artsy type of book which always is difficult for my hyperactive brain to grasp. But whoa!!!!! When I started, it was a gem of a book that I recommend everyone to read. In this age of Facebook, Twitter, the Persona......more

Goodreads review by Dorcas on November 14, 2020

They "met" on the cusp of WW1, two Americans in London, through the agony column in the Daily Mail. Murder, international intrigue and a twist I didn't see coming threw another star in my final rating. Really enjoyed this.......more

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