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    • CHAPTER IX Dr. BAUERSTEIN Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter IX of "The Mysterious Affair at Styles," the narrator, Hastings, embarks on a mission to deliver a cryptic message from Poirot to Lawrence. The message, urging Lawrence to "find the extra coffee-cup" to "rest in peace," baffles both men, leading to speculation about its significance. As the chapter unfolds, Poirot's inquiries at lunch hint at his methodical approach to solving the mystery, piquing everyone's curiosity without revealing his insights. Hastings, still puzzled over Poirot's…
    • Chapter IX – The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IX - The woman in the Alcove follows the narrator as she pushes past social restraint to speak directly with Inspector Dalzell about a theory that challenges the accepted line of investigation. Her belief in Mr. Durand’s innocence fuels her courage, despite knowing that her position as a woman and an outsider might weaken the impact of her words. She recounts what she witnessed on the night of the murder, focusing not on the bloodstained evidence but on subtler cues that others have dismissed.…
    • Chapter IX – The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IX blends the bustling charm of October in New York with the quiet intensity of personal transformation. As the city pulses with energy, the characters within it navigate shifting roles and emotional awakenings. Judge Rawdon, newly settled into his elegant residence, exudes pride in the home that symbolizes both legacy and new beginnings. His enjoyment in domestic details and familial gatherings reveals his growing desire for emotional stability. Meanwhile, Ethel emerges as a thoughtful…
    • CHAPTER IX – A Strange Disappearance Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER IX – A Strange Disappearance begins in the hush of uncertainty as Mr. Gryce and the narrator examine the latest development in their pursuit of the elusive Schoenmakers. These individuals, whose defiance of the law continues to frustrate authorities, are believed to be sheltering within the dense maze of the city. As strategies for flushing them out are considered, a grim report interrupts their deliberation. News arrives of a young woman's corpse found in the East River—an unsettling reminder…
    • CHAPTER IV. POIROT INVESTIGATES Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV of "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" by Agatha Christie delves deeper into the investigation, with Hercule Poirot beginning his own probing into the murder. The chapter opens with the narrator describing a path through the grass leading to the Belgians' residence, where Poirot lives. Upon his arrival, the narrator quickly informs Poirot about the tragedy, seeking his help in investigating Mrs. Inglethorp's murder. Poirot, intrigued, listens intently to the details of the incident, emphasizing…
    • Chapter IV – The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV – The woman in the Alcove opens with an emotionally jarring encounter as the protagonist sees Anson Durand under circumstances that cast a long shadow over his character. What she observes shakes her trust and forces her to re-evaluate everything she believed about his integrity. As Durand is confronted, he doesn’t retreat in fear or shame but instead launches into a detailed explanation that rewrites the narrative around his presence at the fateful ball. According to him, his involvement…
    • Chapter IV – The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV opens with Ethel reclining in quiet comfort, the embers of the evening's social event still glowing in her mind. Sitting with her Aunt Ruth, she begins to unravel her impressions of the guests, curious about the night’s subtleties that often escaped plain observation. Ruth’s responses are measured and amused, revealing how often the surface of civility conceals undercurrents of ambition, disappointment, or intrigue. Their conversation naturally shifts to Mr. Marriot, a newcomer to their…
    • CHAPTER IV – A Strange Disappearance Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER IV – A Strange Disappearance unfolds with growing tension as Mr. Gryce and the narrator begin to untangle the baffling disappearance of a young sewing girl. Her vanishing act, apparently involving a ladder and blood-stained traces, raises questions not just about how she left, but why. Gryce, methodical and unsentimental, wishes for something as simple yet powerful as a photograph to assist in identifying the girl across a sprawling, indifferent city. But the trail is faint, and time is slipping…
    • CHAPTER III. THE NIGHT OF THE TRAGEDY Cover
      by LovelyMay In the dead of night, Lawrence Cavendish awakens the narrator with dire news of his mother, Mrs. Inglethorp, suffering a severe fit. Despite her room being locked from the inside, urgency propels the household into action, trying to access her locked chamber through various routes, all in vain, until a door is forcibly opened. The household discovers Mrs. Inglethorp in agony, writhing from convulsions which subside momentarily only to violently resurge, leaving everyone helpless and distraught. Amidst…
    • Chapter III – The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III – The woman in the Alcove begins in a moment of pure disbelief for the narrator, whose world is upended by a shocking discovery. A priceless diamond—linked to a sensational murder—is found tucked inside gloves lying in her own handbag. Stunned and nearly breathless, she insists she has no idea how the jewel ended up there. The inspector’s demeanor is calm yet serious as he questions her. Though he does not voice outright accusation, the implications are clear. Someone placed the gloves…
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