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THE END OF TROY AND THE SAVING OF HELEN

by LovelyMay — In the culminating events of the Trojan War, as depicted in "Tales of Troy," the Trojans witnessed the Greek fleet's departure and discovered their deserted camp and a giant wooden horse left behind, amidst their joy and suspicion. The Trojans, upon finding Sinon—a Greek left intentionally—were initially hostile but became intrigued by his fabricated story of being a scapegoat for the Greeks, condemned to death as a sacrifice to the gods for a safe journey home. Sinon cunningly persuaded the Trojans of…
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I -The woman in the Alcove

by LovelyMay — In "The Woman with the Diamond," the narrator, a plain but immensely happy girl, experiences an unexpected turn of events at a grand ball in New York. She does not see herself as lovable due to her plain appearance and has dedicated her life to nursing, believing love was not meant for her. However, this changes when Anson Durand, a man she admires, chooses her over more vivacious women, declaring his love in a secluded conservatory. He professes his love passionately, asking her to marry him soon, which…
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VIII -The woman in the Alcove

by LovelyMay — Chapter VIII of "The Woman in the Alcove" describes the aftermath of a sensational crime and its impact on Mr. Fairbrother, the husband of the murdered woman, and Mr. Durand, a man intimately connected with the crime and under suspicion. Following the murder of Mr. Fairbrother's wife in New York, Mr. Fairbrother was on a prospecting tour in the mountains near El Moro. Unaware of his wife's death due to his sickly state and fever, he was brought back to civilization by couriers who refrained from informing…
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IX -The woman in the Alcove

by LovelyMay — In this chapter of "The Woman in the Alcove," the protagonist, emboldened by a conviction to clear her lover, Mr. Durand, of guilt, seeks out Inspector Dalzell at police headquarters to share a theory she believes will lead to his exoneration. Despite understanding the risk of appearing foolish and potentially harming her own reputation, she insists on the possibility of another individual's guilt—a person of high standing and reputation, thus challenging conventional suspicions and the evidence arrayed…
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X -The woman in the Alcove

by LovelyMay — In Chapter X of "The Woman in the Alcove," the narrator engages in a pivotal conversation with the Inspector, revealing her deep suspicions about Mr. Grey's involvement in a crime centered around a coveted diamond. The Inspector, initially incredulous, listens as the narrator unfolds her detailed theory that Mr. Grey, driven by an obsession to acquire the diamond, orchestrated a complex scheme involving a stiletto, a family cry of death, and a deceptive substitution of the real diamond with a fake. She…
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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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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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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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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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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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