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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 27, 1906

Page

3

Murder mystery at the estate sparks tension and doubt

In the aftermath of Prescott's death the group debates guilt as the weapon is identified to Mr. Grey. Irene Garrick defends Dudley Grey, while Verney and Jacomb press for action. A Scotland Yard detective is awaited as Dudley waits for Dorothy who remains ill and unseen.

Irene Garrick Dorothy Dudley Verney Jacomb Prescott Mr. Grey Miss Garrick Dudley Grey Maan Dudle Silas Scotland Yard Grey Esplanade Miss Prescott

Murder in the Garden: A Shocking Sudden Death

In a London drawing room, Irene Garrick recounts a Sudan story as Dudley Grey hosts guests at Sylvia Park. The next morning Silas Prescott, uncle of the narrator, is found dead in an old well with a dagger buried in his heart. The discovery shocks Dorothy and the party as Irene collapses upon recognizing the weapon.

London Irene Garrick Quist Dorothy Rene Garrick Jacomb Sylvia Park Dudley Miss Garrick The Nile kwIt Kitchener Jim Jennings Silas Prescott Edmund Jacomb Ila Dudley Grey

Mystery surrounds Silas Prescott’s death at The Oaks

In the Oaks library Dorothy, Irene Garrick, and Dudley Grey receive the fatal news of Silas Prescott’s death. Dorothy moves from joy to heartbreak as Irene consoles her while Dudley offers solace. The narrator wonders if Dudley had any part in the master’s demise, but deems it impossible after a glance at his face.

Silas Prescott

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