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100 1 _aWallace, Edgar,
_d1875-1932
245 1 4 _aThe Daffodil Mystery
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Daffodil_Mystery
500 _aRelease date is 2007-03-26
508 _aE-text prepared by David Clarke, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDetective and mystery stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20912
999 _c62147
_d62147