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Cara Kenbrook

The woman a murdered man's wife calls 'that sort of person,' Cara Kenbrook is the name whispered in a boudoir — and the alibi nobody wants to check.

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Also known as Cara Kenbrook, Miss Cara Kenbrook, Miss Kenbrook, Cara

First appearance: Women, Politics & Murder

As a supporting figure in Continental Op Stories, Cara Kenbrook is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Arrested and booked under the alias Jeanne Delano; whispers an epithet to the Op.

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In XIX: Arrested and booked under the alias Jeanne Delano; whispers an epithet to the Op. Later, in Women, Politics & Murder: Maid and mistress of Bernard Gilmore; initially withholds information, later reveals Mrs.

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Aftermath
Closing

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XIX
Arrested and booked under the alias Jeanne Delano; whispers an epithet to the Op.
Women, Politics & Murder
Maid and mistress of Bernard Gilmore; initially withholds information, later reveals Mrs. Gilmore followed her husband.
III
Gilmore's former girlfriend, questioned about their breakup and his murder; displays detached indifference.
IV
Mentioned as the woman Mrs. Gilmore suspected Bernie was visiting.
V
Initially claims she was home in bed, but under threat of arrest admits she was near the scene, heard the shot, and went to Stan Gorham's apartment afterward. Displays a flat, unreadable demeanor throughout.
Chapter VI
Gilmore's mistress, admits to being near the crime scene half-drunk, and is coerced by Tennant into a false story.
Chapter VII
Arrested and supports Tennant's false narrative; later identified by Kelly as having entered the building on the night of Gilmore's death.
Chapter VIII
Present during the explanation; her innocence is established; she agrees to the hush-up of the assault charge.

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