The D’Arblay Mystery · Character

Julius D'Arblay

Relative of Marion D'Arblay, possibly deceased.

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Also known as D'Arblay

Julius D'Arblay shows up with force in The Pool in the Wood. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The deceased man found in the pool, a widower and modeller.

Julius D'Arblay first appears in 0005 vi marion d arblay at home.

In The Pool in the Wood: The deceased man found in the pool, a widower and modeller.

Later, in III: The Doctor's Revelations: Deceased; his body is viewed and identified at the inquest.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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The Pool in the Wood
The deceased man found in the pool, a widower and modeller.
III: The Doctor's Revelations
Deceased; his body is viewed and identified at the inquest.
Inspector Follett’s Discovery
The murder victim; his hat is found in the undergrowth near the pond.
Marion D'Arblay at Home
Deceased father of Marion; his portrait bust is on the mantelpiece; his murder remains the central mystery discussed.
Enlarging Thorndyke's Knowledge
The victim, a sculptor, whose profession is discussed in relation to the coin.
A Strange Misadventure
Deceased; his skill in electrotyping is now central to the investigation.
Marion's Peril
Marion's deceased father; his plaster casts and moulding techniques are discussed.
XI: Arms and the Man
His murder is linked to the electrotype guinea and the current danger.
A Dramatic Discovery
Deceased; had dealings with Morris unknown to his daughter, as evidenced by the mask.
A Surprise for the Superintendent
Referenced as the murder victim whose case is being investigated.
Thorndyke Disentangles the Threads
The deceased; Thorndyke's analysis centers on his murder and the forged items found in his studio.

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