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XX -The woman in the Alcove

by LovelyMay — In Chapter XX of "The Woman in the Alcove," titled "Moonlight—And A Clue," tension and mystery deepen under the moonlit sky. The chapter unfolds with Sweetwater and Mr. Grey departing from the shore, engaged in a secretive operation that involves eavesdropping and intercepting a man named Wellgood, who is sought by the New York police. Sweetwater, a detective disguised as a valet, and Mr. Grey engage in a stealthy nocturnal pursuit on the water, aiming to confront Wellgood before he can escape. Their…
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by LovelyMay — In chapter nineteen of "The Woman in the Alcove," the tension escalates as Sweetwater, the young detective, and Mr. Grey approach the secluded manufactory of Wellgood by boat under the luminous gaze of the moon. Their intended destination lay in darkness, devoid of the expected signals of life, hinting at Wellgood's absence and casting doubt on the success of their secretive expedition. Despite the initial disappointment and the eerie quiet of the bay, Sweetwater decides to row closer to the shore at Mr.…
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by LovelyMay — In the chapter "The Closed Door" from "The Woman in the Alcove," the scene unfolds on an old highway near a deserted coastal town, now bypassed and neglected due to a new road along the cliff. Amidst the gloom of late twilight, Mr. Grey and Sweetwater journey to investigate a peculiar manufacturing establishment at the edge of the sea, producing patent medicine as described by Sweetwater. The environment is eerie, with the ocean's soft sounds melding into the desolation surrounding the town of C--.…
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XVII -The woman in the Alcove

by LovelyMay — In Chapter XVII of "The Woman in the Alcove," titled "Sweetwater in a New Role," we find a gripping narrative focused on an espionage mission involving three main characters in the district attorney's office: the district attorney, the inspector, and the detective named Sweetwater. Assigned to surveil Mr. Grey, Sweetwater reveals a startling piece of intelligence to the officials, eliciting a tense reaction and prompting a lockdown of the room for a private discussion. Sweetwater recounts his recent…
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XVI -The woman in the Alcove

by LovelyMay — Chapter XVI of "The Woman in the Alcove" is titled "Doubt," and delves deep into the protagonist's evolving perceptions and emotional turmoil following a revealing conversation with an inspector. The narrator, driven by a burgeoning curiosity, insists on passing by the Fairbrother house on Eighty-sixth Street, a structure she believes will appear different to her after uncovering a hidden story. This particular building, known for its uniqueness and somewhat old-world characteristics, intrigues her…
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XV -The woman in the Alcove

by LovelyMay — In Chapter XV of "The Woman in the Alcove," the tension between the inspector and the narrator deepens as they discuss the mysterious figures, Sears and Wellgood, in relation to Mrs. Fairbrother's murder. The inspector shares a detailed description of Sears, hoping it might prompt the narrator’s memory, but the description doesn't align well with her brief recollection of Wellgood, further complicating their investigation. The variability in witness accounts about Wellgood's appearance frustrates their…
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XIV -The woman in the Alcove

by LovelyMay — In Chapter XIV titled "Trapped" from "The Woman in the Alcove," the narrator engages in a tense conversation with Inspector Dalzell concerning the progress in a criminal investigation connected to Mr. Grey and Mr. Durand. The discussion reveals ongoing efforts to locate a critical witness named Sears and hints at the complexities surrounding the involvement of a waiter named Wellgood. The interaction is marked by an air of mutual caution and the revelation of small, potentially significant details about…
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XIII -The woman in the Alcove

by LovelyMay — Chapter XIII of "The Woman in the Alcove" describes a restless and anxious night for the narrator, who is heavily burdened with worries about Mr. Durand's fate and the effect of a halted plan intended to prove his innocence. Despite her patient's recovery, her thoughts are not with the patient but with the unfolding mystery and Mr. Durand's precarious situation. The morning brings a conversation with Miss Grey, revealing her heart's secret and adding to the narrator's emotional load. An interaction with…
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XII -The woman in the Alcove

by LovelyMay — In Chapter XII of "The Woman in the Alcove," Alice Ayers, under the guise of a nurse, begins her covert investigation into Mr. Grey, suspecting him of involvement in a notorious crime. Upon her arrival, she is warmly welcomed by both Mr. Grey and his ailing daughter, which immediately stirs conflict within her. Despite her suspicions, Alice is drawn to their kindness and nobility, complicating her secret mission to exonerate her lover, Anson Durand, by implicating Mr. Grey. Mr. Grey, concerned for his…
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XI -The woman in the Alcove

by LovelyMay — Chapter XI of "The Woman in the Alcove" by Anna Katharine Green titled "The Inspector Astonishes Me," unfolds a significant leap in the investigation into the mystery surrounding the Fairbrother gem. The narrator reveals that no progress was made in improving Mr. Durand’s standing nor in implicating Mr. Grey over the two weeks following the initial events. Mr. Fairbrother contributes a crucial piece of evidence from his sickbed in New Mexico, asserting that the real diamond had a unique setting he…
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