Edgar Wallace

The Daffodil Mystery illustrated Edgar Wallace

When Mr. Thomas Lynne, poet, poseur. and owner of Lynne's Emporium insults a cashier, Odette Rider, she resigns. Having summoned detective Jack Tarling to investigate another employee, Mr. Milberg, Lynne 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 Lynne. Next morning Tarling discovers a body. The hands are crossed on the breast, adorned with a handful of daffodils.