Battle Bk1: The Secrets Of The Chimneys

Superintendent Battle: The Secrets of the chimneys

Murdered:

-->Giuseppe, a hotel waiter who took notice of Anthony Cade's belonging which contained important manuscript

- suspected of stealing the letters instead of the manuscript and blackmailed Virginia.

- was found shot in Virginia's house with a pistol which has Virginia's name on it.

- was discovered by Virginia and his body was disposed with the help of Anthony who came to pay Virginia a visit

--> Count Stanislaus

- suspected of having a few identities: Prince Michael or Herzoslovakia

- purpose of being present was to meet Mr Herman Issactein

- took a loan for certain terms such as granting oil concession

- the only person who saw him in real person before was Virginia

- had verified by Virgina that Prince Michael was indeed dead

- was shot without a gunshot heard and no revolver recovered.

Suspects:

1) King Victor, also known to the thief of royal jewellery

- had been released

- could be among their midst in disguise

2) Anthony Cade, running errand for his friend, Jimmy Mcgrath

- supposed to deliver the manuscript to Virginia

- could have killed Giuseppe and placed him in Virginia's house and pretended to help Virginia to clear the body.

- discouraged Virgina to call the police as it will cause Virginia to fall for the murderer's plan of stopping her to go to the Chimneys,(estate).

- seemed to be nosepoking and even considered himself to be an 'amateur detective'; smart with murderer's mind.

3) Virgina, pretty early widow

- Giuseppe could be blackmailing her and she killed him

- however claimed to be willing and it was thrilling to be blackmailed

- paid a small sum of ransom but promised to pay alot more in the future

4) Mr Herman Issactein, great financier

- motive of killing Count Stanislaus for oil

5) Mademoiselle Brun, french governess

- been here for 2 months.

- her room's light went on after the gun shot took place

6) Comrades of the Red Hand

- group of anonymous politic activists who might plan for assassination to fulfill politics

7) Mr Fish

- strangle man who likes to follow people around