Publisher's Synopsis
The Agony Column is a mystery novel written by Earl Derr Biggers. The story follows a young American journalist named Casey Lee, who is sent to London to cover a sensational murder trial. While there, he becomes embroiled in a series of mysterious events that lead him to investigate a secret society known as ""The Agony Column."" This group is dedicated to helping people in distress, but their methods are questionable and their motives unclear. As Casey delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a web of deceit and danger that threatens to consume him. Along the way, he meets a cast of intriguing characters, including a beautiful young woman named Th�����r�����se, who may hold the key to the mystery. With its gripping plot, colorful characters, and atmospheric setting, The Agony Column is a classic mystery novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.
