The Story Chapter 1 Philo Vance Opens a Murder Case
Philo Vance is called in to probe the death of Archer Coe, a rich collector of Chinese ceramics. District Attorney Markham reports details from Gamble, Coe’s butler, who claims to have seen a gun and a self inflicted wound through a locked door. Vance doubts the apparent suicide and suspects foul play in New York.
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Archer Coe
Markham
Gamble
Coe
Coe Aeated
Vance
New York
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Signor Grass
Sergeant Heath
Hennessey
Heath
Murer
Doremus
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Mr. Vance
Homicide Bureau
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Cee
Dancer
Arrival of Miss Lake Upends Murder Debate at Lake House
In the study Jillda Lake confronts Markham Heath and Vance after Archer Coe’s body is found. She contends the death may be murder rather than suicide, blaming guardianship and family finances for motive while hinting at others who might prefer Coe dead.
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Miss Lake
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Miss Hilda Taker
Archer Coe
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Vance
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Mr. Vance
Archer
Jillda Lake
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Ancle
Mr. Markham
Sergeant Heath
Markham Astraight
Hilda Lake
Uncle Archer
Policeman
Archer Cop
Uncle
Mr. Coe
Tilda Lake
Emanuel Doremus
Coe
Death by Own Action Or Murder In Coe Case
In a cluttered room detectives sift clues at Archer Coe’s death scene. Miss Hilda Lake belittles the idea of mourning while suspects include alleged Chinese treasure swindlers. Dr Dore notes a skull fracture and blood in the mouth, hinting at foul play.
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