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    • CHAPTER II. THE 16TH AND 17TH OF JULY Cover
      by LovelyMay In the chapter detailing the events of July 16th and 17th from "The Mysterious Affair at Styles," the narrator recounts these days with precision due to their significance in the trial that followed. On these days, the peaceful atmosphere at Styles is disturbed by various events and interactions among the inhabitants and visitors. The narrator, having previously received a letter from Evelyn Howard, now finds himself puzzled by Mrs. Cavendish's peculiar fondness for Dr. Bauerstein, whose appeal remains a…
    • CHAPTER I. I GO TO STYLES Cover
      by LovelyMay In the opening chapter of "The Mysterious Affair at Styles," the narrator, invalided from the Front and on sick leave, recounts his reconnection with John Cavendish, leading to an invitation to stay at Styles, John's mother, Mrs. Cavendish's estate in Essex. John reveals his mother has remarried a much younger man, Alfred Inglethorp, stirring family tensions and suspicion. The estate, Styles Court, holds significance as it was left to Mrs. Cavendish for her lifetime by her late husband, causing issues of…
    • The Mysterious Affair at Styles Cover
      by LovelyMay The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie is a classic detective novel that introduces Hercule Poirot, a brilliant Belgian detective, as he investigates the murder of a wealthy woman in a secluded English manor. With its intricate plot, clever twists, and engaging characters, this debut mystery sets the stage for Christie’s legendary career in crime fiction.
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