![]() ![]() ![]() As Charles gets closer to the family, he understands why Sophia mentioned their ‘ruthlessness.’ Along with Sophia’s sister Josephine, Charles tries to find out the real murderer, but not before another murder in the family. The police suspect the young widow and the tutor while they plead innocence. She also indicates that ‘it would be easier if it was the right person.’ His father, Assistant Commissioner of the Yard, gives his assent and encourages the idea. Sophia asks him to help her finding out the culprit and announces that she cannot marry him until this is solved. His plans are spoiled when hears that her wealthy grandfather Aristide Leonides has been murdered, by his own family, no less. Setting: London, The UK Plot summary of Crooked HouseĬharles Hayward returns to England from European war with the hope to marry Sophia Leonides. Characters: Charles Hayward, Sophia, Brenda, Josephine, Aristide, Philip, Magda, Roger, Clemency, and Eustace Leonides, Laurence Brown, Edith de Haviland, Chief Inspector Taverner ![]()
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