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Plot Summary of Unnatural Death
"A chance encounter with a doctor sets Lord Peter on the trail of a perfect murder - the victim was a bedridden, ill old lady, the means are invisible, and the motive is obscure. Nonetheless, he discovers that a murder has been done, and more are coming. "
Ivy, Resident Scholar



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Plot
Tone of story - very upbeat
How difficult to spot villain? - Somewhat obvious
Time/era of story: - 1930's-1950's
Misc. Murder Plotlets - butler provides unemotional service - local police w/ IQ of a houseplant
Kind of investigator - british mystery (I say!)
Kid or adult book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Crime Thriller Yes
Murder Mystery (killer unknown) Yes

Main Character
Gender - Male
Profession/status: - wealthy
Age: - 40's-50's
How much violence does he/she use? - a little
How sensitive is this character? - sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters
Physique - very athletic

Main Adversary
Identity: - Female
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount
Motive of antagonist - money/treasure
How sensitive is this character? - hard edged
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence
Physique - average physique

Setting
Europe Yes
European country: - England/UK
Small town? Yes
Small town people: - nice, like Andy/Opie/Aunt Bee - hostile, like Gomer Pyle on steroids

Style
Part of a series? Yes
Person - mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths
How many deaths? - 3-4
Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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