The Daffodil Mystery by Edgar Wallace
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| Author | Wallace, Edgar, 1875-1932 |
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| Title | The Daffodil Mystery |
| Credits | E-text prepared by David Clarke, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "The Daffodil Mystery" by Edgar Wallace is a mystery novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book centers around Thornton Lyne, a wealthy store proprietor and poet, whose life takes a tragic turn when he is found murdered in Hyde Park. The story intertwines themes of deception, social status, and complex human relationships, particularly focusing on the enigmatic Odette Rider, who works under Lyne and becomes embroiled in the swirling suspicions surrounding his death. At the start of the narrative, we meet Odette Rider, a strong-willed young woman, who finds herself rejecting Thornton Lyne's unwanted advances amidst a tense conversation in his office. Lyne's frustrated and sinister thoughts follow her departure, hinting at his potential cruelty and obsession. As the storyline unfolds, it introduces several characters, including the detective Jack Tarling and the dubious Mr. Milburgh, all contributing to the intricate web of intrigue surrounding Lyne's demise. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for a tale of ambition, betrayal, and the search for truth, as various players navigate the ramifications of the murder and the secrets that run deeper than they initially appear. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20912 |
| Release Date | Mar 26, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 1, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 149 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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