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The Agony Column

By Earl Derr Biggers

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In pre-war London, an American is lured into intrigue when the pursuit of a captivating woman ensnares him in a murder investigation linked through cryptic messages, bringing a fusion of romance and suspense.

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1999-07-01
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Summary

"The Agony Column" by Earl Derr Biggers is a thrilling mystery that unfolds in London before World War I, where Geoffrey West, an American living abroad, becomes obsessed with the personal ads in the Daily Mail's "Agony Column." West's interest grows when he meets a stunning woman at a hotel, a chance encounter that sparks a journey filled with romance and puzzling events; he becomes entangled in a murder investigation connected to the messages in the column, finding himself looking into the death of Captain Fraser-Freer. As secrets emerge so do layers of doubt and West then begins to question who to trust in a complex web of relationships, deceit, and cryptic clues that bind several characters together.

About the Author

Earl Derr Biggers was an American novelist and playwright. His novels featuring the fictional Chinese American detective Charlie Chan were adapted into popular films made in the United States and China.

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