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The Roman Hat Mystery · Chapter
Dedication explained
The author expresses gratitude to Professor Alexander Goettler, Chief Toxicologist of the City of New York, for his assistance in the preparation of the story.
What happens
The author expresses gratitude to Professor Alexander Goettler, Chief Toxicologist of the City of New York, for his assistance in the preparation of the story.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this chapter, the emotional peak occurs when Inspector Queen and Ellery are summoned to meet Franklin Ives-…
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