Gilded Serpent Dark Deed Opens Ministerfield Tragedy
In Ministerfield Jim Spedwick faces a murder case and social wreck as Mr Lacey’s death shocks the town. The inquest doubts reveal no arrest while Norah Lacey’s cooling letters push Jim toward departure from Jamaica-bound danger and a love strained by tragedy.
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Jamaica
Jim
Lacey
Rey
Jim Spedwick
Mini Daaughter
Tinker
Lym
Pym
Norah Lacey
Hart
Norah
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Duty and farewell as a seaman leaves for West Indies
Tim parts from his lover after a final parting, breaking their bond. He heads to Liverpool to cater the packet for the West Indies as his parents mourn. His father urges Tim to fulfill his duty with faithful resolve though they fear never meeting again.
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Ste
Liverpool
West Indies
Tim
Departure brings Jim Spedwick to Half Moon inn
Within a week of leaving Ministerfield Jim Spedwick visits the Half Moon to meet old acquaintances before his native town departure. He conceals his plan since the inquest has closed while townsfolk gossip about the night’s topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerfield
Jim Spedwick
Lacey
Unwelcome Guest Enters Hall After Long Evening
Jim faces wary glances as he enters the hall seeking his friends. He sits among them, drinks claret and puffs a long pipe, then is approached by Huilph Tinker who had followed from the smoking room.
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Huilph Tinker
Jim
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