Inspector Narracott: The Sittaford Mystery
Murdered:
Captain Joseph Trevelyan:
- Had been prophesized to die by the 'Tommy Rot', the table turning seance, at 5.25am.
- was found died in the house at Exhampton; struck by a dark green baize tube.
- known to be women hater; disliked his servant, Mr Evan to marry a girl.
- Pro at skiing
- left a will that the inheritance goes to Pearson family, which is his nephew's family.
Crime Scene at Captain Trevelyan's house:
-window : deliberately broken rather than the burglar broke in
-because the window was not locked and forced open
- house was messed=> burglary?
- the trail to the house was covered by snow
- hence it was suspected to be done by a person whom Trevelyan knew.
'Tommy Rot' - the seance:
- conducted at Three Crown Motel at Sittaford, six miles away from Exhampton.
- characters involved: Major Burnably, Mr Ryrott, Violet, Mrs Willet, Ronnie Garfield and Miss Percehouse
- engaged a spirit called 'Ida', made some prophesy that seems to be
- The table could be shoved by someone.
It brings abomination to cheat with the spirits.
Suspects:
1) Evans:
- claimed that he did not return on that night, following his considerable master's order
- married to a girl whom Trevelyan did not like.
- claimed to be with his wife at home
2) Mrs Gardner- Trev's sis
- could have done it for inheritance because Trev was rich
- but has no news about pressing for money
3) Jim Pearson, nephew of Trev
- was seen visiting Trev on that night
- had ran away after hearing the news of death of Trev
- rather slow and edgy but has a clever solicitor, Miss Emily to be his fiance
- being the prime suspect, he was kept in prison while Miss Emily was out proving his innocence.
4) Charles Enderly, political journalist
- wanted to get close to Trevelyan to get hot news
- was working with Miss Emily to look for clues
- eying for Miss Emily to leave Jim for him
5) Major Burnably, close associate with Captain Trevelyan
- a friend who enjoy many activities with Captain Trevelyan.
- owed his life to Captain Trevelyan in the war time.
Clue:
- Ski Boot found hidden in the chimney, did not match with Trev's ski
- letter from the press about some research paper that was credited under Burnably's name.
Lead:
- Sittaford to Exhampton is downhill.
