LovelyMay
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93
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6.7 M
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Chapter III takes a grim turn as the tranquil night at Styles is shattered by a sudden emergency. Lawrence Cavendish, shaken and pale, rouses the narrator with the urgent news that his mother, Mrs. Inglethorp, is having a violent episode in her bedroom. Despite the room being locked from the inside, desperate attempts are made by family members and servants to force entry. The scene becomes frantic, with doors tried and windows tested, yet nothing budges. When entry is finally gained, the sight is…-
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Chapter IV begins with the narrator making his way through a path shaded by overgrown greenery, his mind full of confusion and urgency. Arriving at the modest home where Hercule Poirot and other Belgian refugees live, he quickly brings news of Mrs. Inglethorp’s untimely death. Poirot listens carefully, displaying not grief but intense curiosity, revealing his natural instinct to dive into a puzzle no matter how unsettling. Rather than react emotionally, Poirot focuses on detail and context—he asks…
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Chapter V opens with Hercule Poirot walking through the details of the previous evening's events, seeking clarity rather than rushing to judgment. The chaos surrounding Mrs. Inglethorp’s final moments still lingers in the house, yet Poirot zeroes in on a detail others might have dismissed—a curious note she had written before her death. The handwriting is unquestionably hers, but the timing and tone prompt questions about her mental clarity. Though suicide is considered, Poirot is skeptical, preferring…
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Chapter VI begins as the inquest into Mrs. Inglethorp’s death casts a formal light on the mystery, with Hercule Poirot already deep in his own meticulous investigation. From the outset, it becomes clear that while facts are being publicly laid out, not all truths are being fully understood. Hastings observes the events with a growing sense of exclusion, feeling distanced from Poirot’s private insights. When he learns that Alfred Inglethorp has been visiting a nearby farm, it triggers renewed doubts…
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Chapter VII opens with the arrival of Poirot and Hastings at a crucial juncture—meeting Inspector Japp and Superintendent Summerhaye outside Styles Court. Chapter VII begins with this unexpected encounter, rekindling Poirot’s professional rapport with Japp, hinting at a past filled with successful cases. While the inspectors express confidence that they have already found the guilty party, Poirot remains unconvinced. He quietly challenges their assumption, suggesting that the clarity of the case…
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Chapter VIII introduces a charged atmosphere immediately after Poirot makes a revealing statement that stuns those around him. While the silence is broken by Japp’s compliment, it’s clear Poirot isn’t seeking admiration but rather affirming the stability of his deductions. His insistence on keeping certain matters discreet, especially Alfred Inglethorp’s silence during the inquest, hints at a deeper moral reasoning. The way Poirot balances truth with dignity shows his approach goes beyond mere…
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Chapter IX begins with Hastings reluctantly serving as Poirot’s messenger, carrying a strange request to Lawrence about locating an extra coffee cup. The message, cryptic and unnerving, stirs confusion rather than clarity, leaving Hastings and Lawrence guessing at its meaning. As the conversation ends with no real progress, Hastings remains in the dark, unsure if Poirot is toying with him or working on a precise angle. During lunch, Poirot carefully observes everyone, posing seemingly innocent questions…
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Chapter X opens with a quiet ripple of confusion as Hastings realizes that Poirot is nowhere to be found, stirring both concern and curiosity. His search leads to the discovery that Poirot may have traveled to London, a decision left unexplained and therefore unsettling. Hastings, ever the observer yet not always the analyst, chooses to focus instead on informing John Cavendish about Dr. Bauerstein’s sudden arrest. John's reaction is one of disbelief but measured restraint, agreeing to withhold the news…
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Chapter XI begins with tension mounting as John Cavendish stands trial for a crime that has shaken the household to its core. From the opening statements, it becomes clear that public interest in the case is immense, with whispers echoing throughout the courtroom. While John appears calm, the pressure of suspicion weighs heavily on everyone present. Beside him, Mary sits with quiet strength, refusing to let doubt fracture her visible loyalty. The prosecutor presents a series of circumstantial points, each…
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Chapter XII begins with a sense of rising anticipation as Poirot returns to Styles accompanied by Japp and Summerhaye, ready to lay bare the tangled truths behind Mrs. Inglethorp’s murder. The presence of the detectives signals that a breakthrough has been reached, and Poirot wastes no time in summoning the household for the final explanation. Mary Cavendish allows the gathering to proceed, her calm demeanor revealing a silent confidence in Poirot’s ability to see justice through. Each member of the…
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