• XIV ‑The woman in the Alcove Cover
      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…
    • XV ‑The woman in the Alcove Cover
      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…
    • II ‑The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter II of "The Woman in the Alcove," the narrator regains consciousness to find herself in a room filled with tumult and concern, her fiancé, Mr. Durand, standing beside her. A tragedy has occurred: a woman has been found murdered in an alcove, leading to a state of shock and bewilderment among the guests. Although weak, the narrator insists on staying alongside Durand, despite his apparent unease and the general atmosphere of suspicion that begins to envelop him, particularly due to his last known…
    • III ‑The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter III of "The Woman in the Alcove," the protagonist is engulfed in a whirl of despair and confusion as the illustrious diamond, central to a crime, is discovered concealed within her possessions. She vehemently denies any involvement, asserting her ignorance of how the jewel and the gloves, in which it was hidden, came to be in her bag. The kindly inspector, while expressing belief in her innocence, hints at a man's involvement, leading her to staunchly defend Anson Durand's integrity, suggesting…
    • XVI ‑The woman in the Alcove Cover
      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…
    • XVII ‑The woman in the Alcove Cover
      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…
    • XVIII ‑The woman in the Alcove Cover
      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--.…
    • XIX ‑The woman in the Alcove Cover
      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.…
    • XX ‑The woman in the Alcove Cover
      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…
    • XXI ‑The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter XXI of "The Woman in the Alcove," the narrator grapples with doubts concerning Mr. Grey and his daughter, Miss Grey. After Mr. Grey's departure, the narrator reflects on their relationship, now realizing the depth of trust and love Miss Grey has for her father, contradictory to the narrator's previous suspicions. This revelation comes amid their investigation into Mrs. Fairbrother's murder, where Miss Grey's alleged distrust had played a key role in the narrator's theory of the crime. An…
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