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Lady Molly of Scotland Yard - Chapter 10 - The Woman In The Big Hat

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Miss Lowenthal admits she wanted to scandalize Mark Culloden, but insists she didn't kill him.
Lady Molly investigates the murder of Mark Culloden, who was poisoned in a café by a woman wearing a large hat. Suspects include his former fiancée Miss Lowenthal, but Lady Molly uncovers that his widow, Lady Irene, committed the crime to secure an inheritance, leading to her suicide.

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A big hat turns a polite tea into a murder case, and Lady Molly solves it by noticing what others miss.

Tea opposite Mathis's Vienna Cafe opens into a murder inquiry, and the strongest draw is Lady Molly's knack for reading a room. Regent Street bustle, the crowded cafe, and Miss Elizabeth Lowenthal's calm arrival all do their part, but the oversized hat is the key detail, giving…

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You want a big hat, a murder accusation, and Lady Molly spotting the clue that breaks the case.

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