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To whom was the telegram addressed?
To whom was the telegram addressed?
What was Katherine Westcott using as a bookmark?
What was Katherine Westcott using as a bookmark?
When was Florence's mother scheduled to arrive at Cambridge Station?
When was Florence's mother scheduled to arrive at Cambridge Station?
What did Helena discover inside the hatbox?
What did Helena discover inside the hatbox?
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To which hotel was the letter addressed?
To which hotel was the letter addressed?
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What event did Helena plan to inform Florence and Ralph about?
What event did Helena plan to inform Florence and Ralph about?
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What did Helena find unsettling inside the hatbox?
What did Helena find unsettling inside the hatbox?
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Who is scheduled to have a room reserved at St Andrews Asylum?
Who is scheduled to have a room reserved at St Andrews Asylum?
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What did Helena notice about the exotic three-tiered pagoda clock?
What did Helena notice about the exotic three-tiered pagoda clock?
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What effect did the silence of the clock have on Helena?
What effect did the silence of the clock have on Helena?
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What did Helena think they might lose due to the stopped clock?
What did Helena think they might lose due to the stopped clock?
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What physical reaction did Helena experience upon realizing the clock had stopped?
What physical reaction did Helena experience upon realizing the clock had stopped?
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To whom did Helena pass Orbit before checking the clock?
To whom did Helena pass Orbit before checking the clock?
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Study Notes
Helena Discovers Secrets
- Helena finds a Principles of Business book with a telegram used as a bookmark
- The telegram is from Katherine Westcott to her family, announcing her return to England on June 1st
- The telegram was sent on May 27th, 1905, and Helena realizes that Florence's mother is back in England
- Helena finds a dead robin attached to a hat with wire in a hatbox, which shocks and disturbs her
Mysterious Letter
- Helena finds an envelope addressed to Miss Westcott at the University Arms Hotel
- The letter is dated June 16th, 1905, and is about a room reservation at St Andrews Asylum in Norfolk for Mr. Edgar Westcott
Setting the Scene
- The story begins with Helena in a bustling environment with sounds of bicycle bells, conversations, and laughter.
Helena's Concern
- Helena is anxious, trying to calm her breathing and senses that something is amiss in the house.
The Absence
- Helena realizes that something is missing, aside from the changed atmosphere and Stanley's distraught state.
The Silent Clock
- Helena notices the three-tiered pagoda clock, which usually has a loud and fast tick, is now silent.
- Helena runs to the clock and feels its exterior, searching for signs of mechanical movement.
Helena's Reaction
- Helena is overwhelmed, feeling like she's made a grave mistake, possibly related to a contract.
- She fears losing her possessions, including Orbit.
- Helena is devastated, feels faint, and slumps to the floor, exhausted.
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Description
This passage is an excerpt from a historical fiction novel, set in the Edwardian era, with mystery and intrigue. Follow the story of Helena and Katherine Westcott as they unravel a mystery.
