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VI -The woman in the Alcove

by LovelyMay — In Chapter VI of "The Woman in the Alcove," we delve into a period marked by intense suspense for the narrator, arising from the ongoing investigation into Mr. Durand's involvement in a disturbing crime. Following her uncle's firm directive, the narrator finds herself cut off from Mr. Durand, unable to communicate with him until his name is cleared. Despite this imposed silence, her thoughts and loyalty remain with him, even as public suspicion around him grows due to the complexity and slow progress of…
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VII -The woman in the Alcove

by LovelyMay — In Chapter VII titled "Night and A Voice" from "The Woman in the Alcove," the narrator arrives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and endeavors to visit Abner Fairbrother, a wealthy man reportedly ill at his mine, the Placide. Upon reaching the mine after a challenging fifteen-mile journey through rugged mountains, the narrator, revealing himself to be a newspaper correspondent, expresses a desire to interview Fairbrother regarding a pressing matter. Despite the difficult terrain and the warnings of locals about the…
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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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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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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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XVIII -The woman in the Alcove

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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XIX -The woman in the Alcove

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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