The Agony Column is a mystery novel written by Earl Derr Biggers, first published in 1916. The story is set in London and follows the adventures of a young American journalist named Casey, who is sent to cover a sensational murder trial. While in London, Casey becomes involved in a series of bizarre and mysterious events that lead him to investigate a secret society and a dangerous criminal conspiracy. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Miss Th¿¿¿¿¿r¿¿¿¿¿se, who may hold the key to the mystery. The Agony Column is a classic example of the detective genre, with its intricate plot, colorful characters, and suspenseful twists and turns. It is also notable for its vivid depiction of London society in the early 20th century, as well as its exploration of themes such as love, loyalty, and the search for truth. Overall, The Agony Column is a thrilling and entertaining read 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.