The Daffodil Murder (1921)

The Daffodil Murder is a classic murder mystery novel written by Edgar Wallace and first published in 1921. The story revolves around the murder of a wealthy businessman named John Lexman, who is found dead in his study with a daffodil beside him. The investigation is led by Detective Inspector James ""Jim"" Milton, who must unravel the complex web of motives and suspects surrounding the case.As the investigation progresses, Milton discovers that Lexman's wife, Grace Lexman, had been having an affair with a man named Jack Tarling. Tarling becomes the prime suspect, but he insists on his innocence and sets out to clear his name. Other suspects include a group of criminals who had been attempting to extort money from Lexman, as well as his business partner, who had a motive for wanting Lexman out of the way.The plot twists and turns as Milton and Tarling work together to uncover the truth behind the murder. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a mysterious woman named Madame Koluchy, who may hold the key to solving the case.The Daffodil Murder is a gripping and suspenseful novel that keeps readers guessing until the very end. It is a classic example of the detective fiction genre and a must-read for fans of mystery and crime novels.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.