A Coin of Edward VII: A Detective Story

"A Coin of Edward VII: A Detective Story" by Fergus Hume is an old-fashioned mystery where love turns deadly during a Christmas gathering. Anne Denham, who works as a governess, finds herself tangled in secrets with Giles Ware, a young man promised to Daisy Kent, who struggles with jealousy. The story begins with gossiping relatives hinting at secret feelings between Anne and Giles, which makes Daisy suspicious. When Daisy gets a scary anonymous message about Anne, things get dangerous fast. The story takes a dark turn when Daisy is found murdered at her father's resting place. Now, Anne is the main suspect, and the story makes you think about who you can trust, what honor really means, and how love can lead people to do terrible things.