# The Lazy Detective — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Lazy Detective by George Dilnot.

- [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/i.md): Divisional Detective Inspector Harry Labar is warned by Chief Constable Winter that crime in his division must be cleaned up or he will face consequences. Labar, known for his laziness, is preoccupied with the elusive cr
- [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/ii.md): The discovery of the Streetly House jewel robbery is investigated by Detective Inspector Labar. Despite the flawless execution of the crime, Labar suspects Larry Hughes but lacks evidence. He faces pressure from the vict
- [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/iii.md): Labar interviews all the household members about the robbery, focusing on Penelope Noelson. He suspects her of involvement and confronts her about a hundred-pound note she allegedly gave him earlier, causing her to faint
- [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/iv.md): Labar hesitates to fully disclose his suspicions to Solly Gertstein, who trusts Penelope Noelson implicitly. Despite Gertstein's faith, Labar remains unconvinced and places Penelope under surveillance. He confirms with S
- [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/v.md): Detective Inspector Labar visits Larry Hughes at his Hampstead home to investigate the Streetly House jewel robbery. During the interview, Labar reveals he has a photograph of Penelope Noelson taken from Larry's mantelpi

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- [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/vi.md)
- [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/vii.md)
- [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/viii.md)
- [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/ix.md)
- [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/x.md)
- [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xi.md)
- [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xii.md)
- [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xiii.md)
- [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xiv.md)
- [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xv.md)
- [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xvi.md)
- [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xvii.md)
- [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xviii.md)
- [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xix.md)
- [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xx.md)
- [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xxi.md)
- [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xxii.md)
- [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xxiii.md)
- [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xxiv.md)
- [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xxv.md)
- [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xxvi.md)
- [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xxvii.md)
- [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xxviii.md)
- [Chapter XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xxix.md)
- [The Final Reckoning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lazy_detective_se/chapters/xxx.md)

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