A Deed Of Gift E-Book

Edgar Wallace

• Herausgeber: Al-Mashreq eBookstore
• Kategorie: Krimi
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024

Seitenzahl: 22

Beschreibung

A Deed Of Gift by Edgar Wallace weaves an intricate tale of inheritance, greed, and hidden motives. When a reclusive millionaire unexpectedly bequeaths his vast fortune to a seemingly random individual, it sends shockwaves through his family and the business world. The recipient, baffled by the unexpected windfall, finds themselves embroiled in a mystery that reveals dark secrets and sinister plots. As the truth behind the generous deed unfolds, alliances shift and danger lurks around every corner. Will the newfound heir uncover the true reason behind the gift, or will they become the next victim of a ruthless game of power and deception? Dive into this tantalizing mystery and uncover the hidden truths that lie beneath the surface.

Leseprobe

A Deed of Gift

A Short Story

Author: Edgar Wallace

Edited by: Seif Moawad

Copyright © 2024 by Al-Mashreq eBookstore

First published in The Grand Magazine, September 1924

Collected as "Fate and Mr. Hoke" in The Lady of Little Hell

George Newnes Ltd., London, 1929

First published in The Grand Magazine, September 1924

No part of this publication may be reproduced whole or in part in any form without the prior written permission of the author

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The Council of Justice

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LORD DERRYMERE read the paragraph again, removed his pince-nez and placed them carefully on his Empire writing-table. Then, after a moment’s consideration, he pressed the bell that was neatly labelled “Secretary.” There was an interval of nearly a minute before Mary Bush came in, to meet the grave scrutiny of eyes, which, whilst they approved her undeniable prettiness, could yet disapprove of the notoriety which had come to her in the past few days, and which had created such intense sensation in the servants’ hall of Derrymere House.

Mary stood demurely before the table, book in hand, wondering just what he would say, and what form his injured dignity would take. Or was it about Jimmy he wished to speak? He had made no reference to his discovery, though she had expected one every time she saw him.

“Miss Bush”—he leant back in his chair, fixed his pince-nez on his long nose, and folded his well-manicured hands—“I have been reading, in a cutting from the public press, the story of your remarkable good fortune; and whilst, as a Justice of the Peace, I deprecate, without any reservations whatever, the breach of the law which a lottery involves, yet I must offer you my congratulations upon your success in the Grand National Sweepstake, organised, I understand, on behalf of certain charitable institutions—though whether those charitable institutions benefit to any extent is extremely doubtful…. Fifteen thousand pounds!”

Mary smiled uncomfortably.

“Fifteen hundred, Lord Derrymere,” she corrected.

With great care his lordship adjusted his glasses and read the cutting again.

“Peer’s Secretary wins Fortune in Hospital Lottery,” he read. “Girl wins £15,000 by the Victory of Sergeant Mariati.”

“Fifteen hundred,” said Mary again. “The promoters must have given the wrong figures to the press.”

He inclined his head courteously.

“I am sorry,” he said simply. “Fifteen thousand pounds is a substantial sum, and would have made a very considerable difference to your—ah—future.”