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The Shuttered Mansion Next Door Hides Secret Nocturnal Movements

Miss Amelia Butterworth maintains a vigilant watch over the quiet Van Burnam residence on Gramercy Park. What appears to be an unoccupied townhouse in a respectable New York neighborhood suddenly shows signs of secretive nighttime visitors. Small observations from a window reveal that the house is not as empty as the neighborhood assumes.

A Crime Scene Behind Locked Doors Reveals a Hidden Victim

Entry into the adjoining residence reveals a fatal violent act obscured beneath a fallen cabinet. Miss Butterworth inspects the room closely, noting small details of attire and placement that suggest deliberate foul play rather than an accident. Physical evidence in the quiet room points toward a complex deception executed by someone with direct access to the home.

A Professional Detective Meets an Amateur Investigator

Detective Ebenezer Gryce arrives to take charge of the official police investigation at the scene. His methodical procedure contrasts immediately with Miss Butterworth's keen eye for domestic detail and social nuance. The encounter establishes a competitive rivalry where keen observation of overlooked domestic items competes against official police routine.

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That Affair Next Door

A sharp spinster detective matches wits with police to solve a murder in the house next door.

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