The Daffodil Mystery - Edgar Wallace

The Daffodil Mystery

By Edgar Wallace

  • Release Date: 1932-01-01
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
4.5 Score: 4.5 (From 40 Ratings)

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Description

When Mr. Thomas Lyne, poet, poseur. and owner of Lyne's Emporium insults a cashier, Odette Rider, she resigns. Having summoned detective Jack Tarling to investigate another employee, Mr. Milburgh, Lyne now changes his plans. Tarling and his Chinese companion refuse to become involved. They pay a visit to Odette's flat. In the hall, Tarling meets Sam, convicted felon and protégé of Lyne. Next morning Tarling discovers a body. The hands are crossed on the breast, adorned with a handful of daffodils.