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    • CHAPTER III. THE NIGHT OF THE TRAGEDY Cover
      by LovelyMay 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…
    • CHAPTER IV. POIROT INVESTIGATES Cover
      by LovelyMay 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…
    • CHAPTER V. “IT ISN’T STRYCHNINE, IS IT?” Cover
      by LovelyMay 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…
    • CHAPTER VI. THE INQUEST Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter VI of "The Mysterious Affair at Styles," titled "The Inquest," Hercule Poirot intensifies his investigation ahead of the inquest. The narrator, feeling left out of Poirot's plans, attempts to follow him and ends up learning that Alfred Inglethorp has been secretly visiting a farm, stirring suspicions. During the inquest held at the Stylites Arms, various testimonies paint a complicated picture of the days leading up to Mrs. Inglethorp's death. Key points include the confirmation of strychnine…
    • We Solve Murders Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin We Solve Murders by Stephanie Vance follows a team of investigators as they tackle complex cases, uncovering secrets and twists along the way. The novel explores teamwork, justice, and the pursuit of truth in solving crimes.
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