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Chapter 1
The Firm of Oberzohn
Mirabelle Leicester, living with her aunt Alma at Heavytree Farm, sees an advertisement for a laboratory secretary and applies. She is interviewed by Dr. Eruc Oberzohn, who hires her on the spot, pays her in advance, and insists she start immediately. He tricks her into sending a telegram to her aunt, which he burns, and locks her in the laboratory.
Chapter 2
The Three Men of Curzon Street
The chapter introduces the Triangle Detective Agency at 233 Curzon Street, run by George Manfred. Sam Barberton arrives seeking help to find Mirabelle Leicester, hinting at a secret worth money and danger from a 'crowd'. After he leaves, Manfred's associates Poiccart and Gonsalez reveal that Mirabelle has already been hired by Dr. Oberzohn, and they question how long Barberton has to live.
Chapter 3
The Vendetta
Captain Monty Newton visits Dr. Oberzohn's office and they discuss their scheme involving Mirabelle Leicester. Newton corrects a telegram Oberzohn wrote to Mirabelle's aunt, making it more natural, and devises a plan to lure Mirabelle to Chester Square. Oberzohn reveals his vendetta against the Three Just Men for killing his brother Adolph, but Newton dismisses them as out of business. They coordinate messages to ensure Mirabelle is isolated and brought into their plot.
Chapter 4
IV: The Snake Strikes
Mirabelle Leicester has lunch with Dr. Oberzohn at the Ritz-Carlton, then returns to the laboratory. Joan Newton visits her, claiming to know her aunt and inviting her to Chester Square. Meanwhile, Leon Gonsalez, George Manfred, and Raymond Poiccart discuss saving Sam Barberton. They track Barberton to the Embankment, where they find him dead with a red mark on his neck, identified by Dr. Elver as a snake bite.
Chapter 5
The Golden Woman
Barberton is murdered on the Embankment under police observation. Manfred, Gonsalez, and Poiccart discuss the killing, suspecting Pfeiffer or Gurther. They plan to protect Heavytree Farm and learn that Inspector Meadows is in charge of the case. Meadows visits, and they investigate Barberton's belongings, finding a gold statue and a list of weights, leading Manfred to deduce Barberton discovered a treasure trove. Manfred keeps the identity of 'Johnny' as his private mystery.

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The Firm of Oberzohn

The Three Men of Curzon Street

The Vendetta

IV: The Snake Strikes

The Golden Woman