The Daffodil Mystery

"The Daffodil Mystery" by Edgar Wallace is a captivating mystery where a rich store owner and poet, Thornton Lyne, turns up dead in Hyde Park, turning his world upside down. The story follows Lyne's employee, the headstrong Odette Rider, as she gets tangled in the mystery surrounding his death due to her complicated relationship with Lyne. Before Lyne's death, Odette rejects his advances, unveiling his darker obsessions, and setting her up as a possible suspect. The narrative introduces detective Jack Tarling and the shady Mr. Milburgh, weaving a complex web of suspicion and misdirection. The book promises a twisting tale of ambition, double-crossing, and shocking revelations as everyone tries to find the truth behind the murder.