Choose three details of the murder that seem insignificant on the surface but actually play an important role in solving the crime. How does each come to be integrated into the final resolution?

Describe Sir Julian Freke. There are at least two times when Freke had an opportunity to harm the investigators: once the victim would have been Peter and the other time, Parker. What were these opportunities? Why did Freke see the need to harm the two men? What does Freke's decision to leave the concise document outlining the details of his murder say about his personality?

Who is the Dowager Duchess? How is she initially involved in the investigation? Outline her role in each step of the case. What is her interest? What is her attitude about Peter's interest?

Who is Piggot? What does Piggot say about a person's ability to remember...