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    • 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…
    • CHAPTER VIII -A Strange Disappearance Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter VIII of "A Strange Disappearance," the narrator engages in a clandestine evening conversation with Fanny, a seemingly perturbed young woman, at the area gate. Fanny, riddled with nervous excitement, reveals overhearing a conversation laden with implications of a serious crime linked to an elegant, formidable lady—the "queenly" visitor of Mrs. Daniels. Dressed in velvet and adorned with diamonds, this guest's discussion with Mrs. Daniels hints at a tumultuous tension beneath their civil facade,…
    • Chapter 8: Holly Gibney’s Investigation and Inheritance Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin On July 23, 2021, Chapter 8 of Holly Gibney’s investigation unfolds as she dives into a new case, working alongside Jerome to uncover details surrounding the disappearance of Peter Steinman, a boy affectionately (or not) called "Stinky" by his circle of friends. The group, including Tommy Edison and Richie Glenman, presents a mix of conflicting theories—some rooted in reality, while others are fueled by urban myths and childhood anxieties. While a few boys believe Peter may have simply escaped to…
    • The day before: Aoife: The Wedding Planner Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The day before the grand wedding of Will Slater and Julia Keegan, Aoife moves through the Folly with an air of quiet authority, her mind racing through a checklist of last-minute details. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation, and she knows from experience that beneath the veneer of celebration, tensions always simmer. She ensures that the crates of Guinness are chilled to perfection, the vintage Bollinger champagne is ready for toasts, and the marquee’s lighting is set to cast just the right glow…
    • Jules: The Bride Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Jules’ wedding day begins like a carefully curated dream, set against the breathtaking yet wild backdrop of a cliffside ceremony. The event is meticulously planned, every detail crafted to exude elegance and perfection, reflecting her desire for control and order. Yet, as she and Will return from their private photo session, an unease settles in—something imperceptible yet undeniable, a shift in the air that makes her feel exposed in a way she hadn’t anticipated. Though laughter and conversation…
    • 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.
    • CHAPTER XII THE LAST LINK Cover
      by LovelyMay Poirot's triumphant return with Japp and Summerhaye to Styles signals the climax of his investigation. Gathering the household, he begins reveling in the details of his deductions. Mary Cavendish, under the respectful eye of Poirot, permits the assembly in the salon, hinting at the depth of her trust in the detective. Poirot meticulously deconstructs the case, starting with the analysis of the bedroom where the tragedy unfolded. Key evidence—the fragment of green fabric, a stain of coffee on the carpet,…
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      1. Ma

      1. Ma Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Ma's departure in the summer of 1952 was a turning point for six-year-old Kya Clark, a moment etched into the quiet, stifling heat of the North Carolina marshlands. The air, thick with humidity, seemed to press down upon the land, as if nature itself shared in the weight of Kya's loss. Her mother, dressed in her only pair of good shoes and carrying a blue train case, walked away from the shack without a word, leaving Kya to watch her vanish into the horizon. The sense of abandonment that Kya experienced in…
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    • Chapter 23: Poetry and Possibilities Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin When Barbara arrives at Marie Duchamp’s Victorian home on Ridge Road in Chapter 23, she immediately senses the tension between Marie and Olivia. The room is thick with unspoken words, and Olivia, visibly anxious, prepares to confess something that has clearly been weighing on her. With a hesitant sigh, she reveals that she submitted Barbara’s poetry to the prestigious Penley Prize for Younger Poets without telling her, fearing that Barbara would never have taken the step herself. At first, Barbara is…
    • Now: The wedding night Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the unsettling image of a waitress regaining consciousness, her body trembling as she struggles to process the disorienting experience she has just endured. Though physically unscathed, she is incapable of forming coherent words, emitting only fragmented sounds and weak moans, her distress palpable to those gathered around her. The scene unfolds during the wedding night, housed in an opulent marquee filled with lively music, flowing drinks, and elegant decorations. The venue is…
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