02187cam a22003253u 4500 26063 UtSlPG 20260610133610.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 03003564 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932 A Coin of Edward VII: A Detective Story Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-07-15 E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Annie McGuire, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "A Coin of Edward VII: A Detective Story" by Fergus Hume is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around complex relationships, jealousy, and a sudden murder that shrouds the characters in mystery and turmoil. The main characters include Anne Denham, a governess with a hidden past, and Giles Ware, a young squire trapped in an engagement to the lovely but jealous Daisy Kent, amidst the backdrop of a cold, wintry setting that adds to the tension. The opening of the novel introduces us to a Christmas celebration at the Morley household, attended by several characters who engage in gossip and intrigue. Mrs. Parry, a sharp-tongued relative, discusses the dynamics between Giles, Daisy, and the governess, Anne, hinting at underlying tensions and jealousy. These relationships take a dark turn when Daisy receives an anonymous letter warning her about Anne, leading to a fatal confrontation that leaves Daisy murdered at her father’s grave. The stage is set for mystery as suspicion falls on Anne, prompting questions about loyalty, honor, and the nature of love as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Detective and mystery stories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26063 67064 67064