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In Chapter V of "The Mysterious Affair at Styles," titled "It Isn't Strychnine, Is It?", intrigue deepens as Hercule Poirot and the narrator explore the remnants of the previous night's mysterious events. They discover a note in Mrs. Inglethorp's handwriting, stirring speculation about her mental state and possible suicide. However, Poirot's attention is caught by other clues, leading them to scrutinize the household's coffee cups, only to find no evidence of strychnine poisoning. Poirot's meticulous…-
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CHAPTER IX Dr. BAUERSTEIN
In Chapter IX of "The Mysterious Affair at Styles," the narrator, Hastings, embarks on a mission to deliver a cryptic message from Poirot to Lawrence. The message, urging Lawrence to "find the extra coffee-cup" to "rest in peace," baffles both men, leading to speculation about its significance. As the chapter unfolds, Poirot's inquiries at lunch hint at his methodical approach to solving the mystery, piquing everyone's curiosity without revealing his insights. Hastings, still puzzled over Poirot's…-
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CHAPTER IV. POIROT INVESTIGATES
Chapter IV of "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" by Agatha Christie delves deeper into the investigation, with Hercule Poirot beginning his own probing into the murder. The chapter opens with the narrator describing a path through the grass leading to the Belgians' residence, where Poirot lives. Upon his arrival, the narrator quickly informs Poirot about the tragedy, seeking his help in investigating Mrs. Inglethorp's murder. Poirot, intrigued, listens intently to the details of the incident, emphasizing…-
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In the dead of night, Lawrence Cavendish awakens the narrator with dire news of his mother, Mrs. Inglethorp, suffering a severe fit. Despite her room being locked from the inside, urgency propels the household into action, trying to access her locked chamber through various routes, all in vain, until a door is forcibly opened. The household discovers Mrs. Inglethorp in agony, writhing from convulsions which subside momentarily only to violently resurge, leaving everyone helpless and distraught. Amidst…
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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…
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CHAPTER I. I GO TO STYLES
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…-
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