# Murder and Investigation in The D’Arblay Mystery

> Theme guide for The D’Arblay Mystery by R. Austin Freeman.

The central plot revolves around the mysterious death of Julius D'Arblay, with the narrative focusing on the meticulous investigation by Dr. Thorndyke and the protagonist, Stephen Gray, to uncover the truth behind the murder.

## Where it surfaces

- [The Pool in the Wood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_d_arblay_mystery_se/chapters/i-the-pool-in-the-wood): The discovery of a dead body under suspicious circumstances initiates an investigation into the cause of death.
- [A Conference with Dr. Thorndyke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_d_arblay_mystery_se/chapters/ii-a-conference-with-dr-thorndyke): Gray and Thorndyke discuss the mysterious death of Julius D'Arblay and plan to investigate through postmortem and inquest.
- [III: The Doctor's Revelations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_d_arblay_mystery_se/chapters/iii-the-doctor-s-revelations): The inquest reveals that Julius D'Arblay was murdered by aconitine injection, shifting the case from accidental death to homicide.
- [Inspector Follett’s Discovery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_d_arblay_mystery_se/chapters/v-inspector-follett-s-discovery): The chapter focuses on the ongoing investigation into Julius D'Arblay's murder, with new evidence from the pond and Gray's plans to consult Thorndyke.
- [XI: Arms and the Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_d_arblay_mystery_se/chapters/xi-arms-and-the-man): The ongoing investigation into Julius D'Arblay's murder intensifies as the murderer attempts further killings to cover his tracks.
- [A Dramatic Discovery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_d_arblay_mystery_se/chapters/xii-a-dramatic-discovery): Thorndyke's discovery of the mask provides a new lead linking Morris to the murdered Julius D'Arblay.
- [A Surprise for the Superintendent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_d_arblay_mystery_se/chapters/xvi-a-surprise-for-the-superintendent): The exhumation is part of the ongoing investigation into Julius D'Arblay's murder, linking the empty coffin to the case.
- [A Chapter of Surprises](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_d_arblay_mystery_se/chapters/xvii-a-chapter-of-surprises): The investigation into Julius D'Arblay's death continues, with the identification test leading to plans for an arrest.
- [The Last Act](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_d_arblay_mystery_se/chapters/xviii-the-last-act): The climax of the investigation with the attempted arrest and death of the suspect.

## Links

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