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This chapter contains schematic diagrams: a cross-section of a petrol tank with a hidden triangular compartment accessed via a hinge, and a cross-section of two garages connected by an underground pipe linking their inspection chambers and

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This chapter contains schematic diagrams: a cross-section of a petrol tank with a hidden triangular compartment accessed via a hinge, and a cross-section of two garages connected by an underground pipe linking their inspection chambers and vent pipes.

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Molly Moran’s…

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The Box Office Murders — List of Illustrations Explained