A Coin of Edward VII by Fergus Hume

The story revolves around a rare coin of Edward VII that has been stolen from a wealthy collector. The thief is revealed to be a young woman who uses the coin to bribe a man into marrying her. However, the collector's nephew becomes suspicious and starts investigating the theft. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit and blackmail involving several characters.

By Fergus Hume · First published 1903 · Genre: Mystery, Romance, Drama · 26 chapters · 98,164 words

First lines

Two old ladies sat in the corner of the drawing-room. The younger -- a colonial cousin of the elder -- was listening eagerly to gossip which dealt with English society in general, and Rickwell society in particular. They presumably assisted in the entertainment of the children already gathered tumultuously round the Christmas tree, provided by Mr. Morley; but Mrs. Parry's budget of scandal was too interesting to permit the relaxing of Mrs. McKail's attention.

"Ah yes," said Mrs. Parry, a hatchet-faced dame with a venomous tongue and a retentive memory, "Morley's fond of children, although he has none of his own."

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Fergus Hume
• Date: 1903 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Romance, Drama, Social Commentary, Historical Fiction
• Length: 98,164 words
• Structure: 26 chapters, 2,303 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The plot revolves around interpersonal relationships and hidden motives, typical of mystery narratives.
• Romance — The central theme involves romantic entanglements and unrequited love among the characters.
• Drama — The book explores emotional conflicts and character development, characteristic of dramatic literature.
• Social Commentary — The dialogue and interactions reflect societal norms and critiques of social behavior.

Tags

Mystery · Thriller · Crime Fiction · Detective Novel · Victorian Era · British Literature · Historical Fiction · Suspense · Intrigue · Murder Mystery · Coin Collecting · Numismatics

Contents

• The Christmas Tree
• An Anonymous Letter
• A Mysterious Visitor
• The Churchyard
• Afterwards
• The Case against Anne
• Oliver Morley
• The Irony of Fate
• A Strange Discovery
• On a Fresh Trail
• Princess Karacsay
• Mrs. Parry's Tea
• Mrs. Benker Reappears
• Treasure Trove
• An Awkward Interview
• The Unexpected Happens
• Part of the Truth
• What Happened Next
• The Clue Leads to London
• Many a Slip 'Twixt Cup and Lip
• A Story of the Past
• Olga's Evidence
• Mark Dane
• A Rat in a Corner
• A Catastrophe
• The End of the Trouble

More by Fergus Hume

• The Mystery Queen (1912)
• The Caravan Crime (1924)
• The Crowned Skull (1908)
• The Green Mummy (1908)
• The Mystery of a Hansom Cab (1886)
• The Secret Passage (1905)
• Madame Midas (1888)
• Red Money (1892)
• All works by Fergus Hume