422 Results with the "Mystery" genre


    • CHAPTER X — THE ARREST Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter X opens with a quiet ripple of confusion as Hastings realizes that Poirot is nowhere to be found, stirring both concern and curiosity. His search leads to the discovery that Poirot may have traveled to London, a decision left unexplained and therefore unsettling. Hastings, ever the observer yet not always the analyst, chooses to focus instead on informing John Cavendish about Dr. Bauerstein’s sudden arrest. John's reaction is one of disbelief but measured restraint, agreeing to withhold the news…
    • CHAPTER XI — THE CASE FOR THE PROSECUTION Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XI begins with tension mounting as John Cavendish stands trial for a crime that has shaken the household to its core. From the opening statements, it becomes clear that public interest in the case is immense, with whispers echoing throughout the courtroom. While John appears calm, the pressure of suspicion weighs heavily on everyone present. Beside him, Mary sits with quiet strength, refusing to let doubt fracture her visible loyalty. The prosecutor presents a series of circumstantial points, each…
    • CHAPTER XII — THE LAST LINK Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XII begins with a sense of rising anticipation as Poirot returns to Styles accompanied by Japp and Summerhaye, ready to lay bare the tangled truths behind Mrs. Inglethorp’s murder. The presence of the detectives signals that a breakthrough has been reached, and Poirot wastes no time in summoning the household for the final explanation. Mary Cavendish allows the gathering to proceed, her calm demeanor revealing a silent confidence in Poirot’s ability to see justice through. Each member of the…
    • CHAPTER XIII — POIROT EXPLAINS Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIII begins with Hercule Poirot gathering everyone to disclose the full truth behind the events that had unfolded at Styles Court. In this long-awaited reveal, the intricate sequence of deception, betrayal, and misdirection is finally untangled with precision. Poirot, true to his nature, had withheld many details not out of arrogance, but because premature disclosure might have jeopardized the entire investigation. His quiet analysis of personalities and timelines allowed him to stay ahead of those…
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