# The Red House Mystery — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

- [Dedication](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/dedication.md): A. A. Milne dedicates the book to his father, John Vine Milne, acknowledging his love for detective stories and expressing gratitude and affection.
- [The Red House Mystery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/the-red-house-mystery.md): Antony Gillingham arrives at the Red House and, upon hearing a shot and discovering a locked-room murder, decides to investigate the crime as an amateur detective.
- [I: Mrs. Stevens Is Frightened](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/i-mrs-stevens-is-frightened.md): On a drowsy summer afternoon at the Red House, the household staff discusses the surprising news that Mr. Mark Ablett's brother, Robert, is expected for a visit after fifteen years. Audrey Stevens, the parlourmaid, shows
- [Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/ii-mr-gillingham-gets-out-at-the-wrong-station.md): The chapter introduces the Red House guests at breakfast, where Mark Ablett receives a letter announcing the unexpected arrival of his brother Robert. Meanwhile, Antony Gillingham, a curious and observant young man with 
- [III: Two Men and a Body](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/iii-two-men-and-a-body.md): Antony Gillingham, having arrived at the Red House to visit his friend Bill Beverley, encounters Matthew Cayley in a state of agitation. Cayley reports hearing a shot from a locked office. Together they force entry throu

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- [IV: The Brother from Australia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/iv-the-brother-from-australia.md)
- [Mr. Gillingham Chooses a New Profession](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/v-mr-gillingham-chooses-a-new-profession.md)
- [VI: Outside or Inside?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/vi-outside-or-inside.md)
- [VII: Portrait of a Gentleman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/vii-portrait-of-a-gentleman.md)
- [VIII: “Do You Follow Me, Watson?”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/viii-do-you-follow-me-watson.md)
- [IX: Possibilities of a Croquet Set](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/ix-possibilities-of-a-croquet-set.md)
- [X: Mr. Gillingham Talks Nonsense](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/x-mr-gillingham-talks-nonsense.md)
- [XI: The Reverend Theodore Ussher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/xi-the-reverend-theodore-ussher.md)
- [XII: A Shadow on the Wall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/xii-a-shadow-on-the-wall.md)
- [XIII: The Open Window](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/xiii-the-open-window.md)
- [Mr. Beverley Qualifies for the Stage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/xiv-mr-beverley-qualifies-for-the-stage.md)
- [XV: Mrs. Norbury Confides in Dear Mr. Gillingham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/xv-mrs-norbury-confides-in-dear-mr-gillingham.md)
- [XVI: Getting Ready for the Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/xvi-getting-ready-for-the-night.md)
- [Mr. Beverley Takes the Water](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/xvii-mr-beverley-takes-the-water.md)
- [XVIII: Guesswork](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/xviii-guesswork.md)
- [XIX: The Inquest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/xix-the-inquest.md)
- [Mr. Beverley Is Tactful](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/xx-mr-beverley-is-tactful.md)
- [XXI: Cayley's Apology](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/xxi-cayley-s-apology.md)
- [XXII: Mr. Beverley Moves On](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/chapters/xxii-mr-beverley-moves-on.md)

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