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The Mysterious Affair at Styles · Chapter

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This chapter contains floor plans of Styles Court and Mrs.

What happens

This chapter contains floor plans of Styles Court and Mrs. Inglethorp's bedroom, along with images of physical evidence including a half-charred paper and a crumpled envelope with scrawled writing.

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Characters to notice

  • Emily Inglethorp

    Her bedroom is depicted in the floor plan, showing the layout of furniture and the location of evidence.

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