The Poisoned Chocolates Case · Character

Joan Bendix

The murdered woman, wife of Graham Bendix, who died from poisoned chocolates.

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Also known as Joan, poor Joan

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Victim of the poisoning; dies after eating the chocolates.

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In The Poisoned Chocolates: Victim of the poisoning; dies after eating the chocolates. Later, in IX: Referred to as the victim; Mrs.

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The Poisoned Chocolates
Victim of the poisoning; dies after eating the chocolates.
IX
Referred to as the victim; Mrs. Verreker-le-Mesurer reveals she cheated on the bet by having seen the play before.
XIII
Confirmed as the intended victim; her knowledge of 'The Creaking Skull' is key evidence.
XVI
Revealed to have been Sir Eustace's mistress; her threat to expose the affair is presented as the motive for her murder.

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