333 Results with the "Mystery" genre


    • CHAPTER V — “IT ISN’T STRYCHNINE, IS IT?” Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter V opens with Hercule Poirot walking through the details of the previous evening's events, seeking clarity rather than rushing to judgment. The chaos surrounding Mrs. Inglethorp’s final moments still lingers in the house, yet Poirot zeroes in on a detail others might have dismissed—a curious note she had written before her death. The handwriting is unquestionably hers, but the timing and tone prompt questions about her mental clarity. Though suicide is considered, Poirot is skeptical, preferring…
    • Chapter IX — The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IX - The woman in the Alcove follows the narrator as she pushes past social restraint to speak directly with Inspector Dalzell about a theory that challenges the accepted line of investigation. Her belief in Mr. Durand’s innocence fuels her courage, despite knowing that her position as a woman and an outsider might weaken the impact of her words. She recounts what she witnessed on the night of the murder, focusing not on the bloodstained evidence but on subtler cues that others have dismissed.…
    • CHAPTER IX — Dr. BAUERSTEIN Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IX begins with Hastings reluctantly serving as Poirot’s messenger, carrying a strange request to Lawrence about locating an extra coffee cup. The message, cryptic and unnerving, stirs confusion rather than clarity, leaving Hastings and Lawrence guessing at its meaning. As the conversation ends with no real progress, Hastings remains in the dark, unsure if Poirot is toying with him or working on a precise angle. During lunch, Poirot carefully observes everyone, posing seemingly innocent questions…
    • CHAPTER IX — A Strange Disappearance Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER IX – A Strange Disappearance begins in the hush of uncertainty as Mr. Gryce and the narrator examine the latest development in their pursuit of the elusive Schoenmakers. These individuals, whose defiance of the law continues to frustrate authorities, are believed to be sheltering within the dense maze of the city. As strategies for flushing them out are considered, a grim report interrupts their deliberation. News arrives of a young woman's corpse found in the East River—an unsettling reminder…
    • Chapter IV — The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV – The woman in the Alcove opens with an emotionally jarring encounter as the protagonist sees Anson Durand under circumstances that cast a long shadow over his character. What she observes shakes her trust and forces her to re-evaluate everything she believed about his integrity. As Durand is confronted, he doesn’t retreat in fear or shame but instead launches into a detailed explanation that rewrites the narrative around his presence at the fateful ball. According to him, his involvement…
    • Chapter IV — The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV opens with Ethel reclining in quiet comfort, the embers of the evening's social event still glowing in her mind. Sitting with her Aunt Ruth, she begins to unravel her impressions of the guests, curious about the night’s subtleties that often escaped plain observation. Ruth’s responses are measured and amused, revealing how often the surface of civility conceals undercurrents of ambition, disappointment, or intrigue. Their conversation naturally shifts to Mr. Marriot, a newcomer to their…
    • CHAPTER IV — POIROT INVESTIGATES Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV begins with the narrator making his way through a path shaded by overgrown greenery, his mind full of confusion and urgency. Arriving at the modest home where Hercule Poirot and other Belgian refugees live, he quickly brings news of Mrs. Inglethorp’s untimely death. Poirot listens carefully, displaying not grief but intense curiosity, revealing his natural instinct to dive into a puzzle no matter how unsettling. Rather than react emotionally, Poirot focuses on detail and context—he asks…
    • CHAPTER IV — A Strange Disappearance Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER IV – A Strange Disappearance unfolds with growing tension as Mr. Gryce and the narrator begin to untangle the baffling disappearance of a young sewing girl. Her vanishing act, apparently involving a ladder and blood-stained traces, raises questions not just about how she left, but why. Gryce, methodical and unsentimental, wishes for something as simple yet powerful as a photograph to assist in identifying the girl across a sprawling, indifferent city. But the trail is faint, and time is slipping…
    • Chapter III — The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III – The woman in the Alcove begins in a moment of pure disbelief for the narrator, whose world is upended by a shocking discovery. A priceless diamond—linked to a sensational murder—is found tucked inside gloves lying in her own handbag. Stunned and nearly breathless, she insists she has no idea how the jewel ended up there. The inspector’s demeanor is calm yet serious as he questions her. Though he does not voice outright accusation, the implications are clear. Someone placed the gloves…
    • CHAPTER III — THE NIGHT OF THE TRAGEDY Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III takes a grim turn as the tranquil night at Styles is shattered by a sudden emergency. Lawrence Cavendish, shaken and pale, rouses the narrator with the urgent news that his mother, Mrs. Inglethorp, is having a violent episode in her bedroom. Despite the room being locked from the inside, desperate attempts are made by family members and servants to force entry. The scene becomes frantic, with doors tried and windows tested, yet nothing budges. When entry is finally gained, the sight is…
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