A Coin of Edward VII: A Detective Story is a detective novel by Fergus Hume, written in the early 20th century. The plot centers on a murder that disrupts the lives of characters entangled in jealousy and complex relationships, particularly focusing on Anne Denham, a governess with a secret, and Giles Ware, a young squire engaged to the envious Daisy Kent. Set against a cold winter backdrop, the story begins with a Christmas gathering that spirals into intrigue and suspicion following Daisy's murder at her father's grave, raising questions of loyalty and love.
