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Act 1, Scene 1

• Giles and Mollie Ralston are introduced as innkeepers of Monkswell Manor.

• Giles and Mollie are nervous about their new business.

• The winter weather has the couple concerned about their guests who are due to arrive soon.

• There is news of a murder on the radio.

• The first three guests to arrive are Christopher Wren, Major Metcalf, and Mrs. Boyle.

• Miss Casewell and Mr. Paravicini are the next guests to arrive.

• Mrs. Boyle complains about everything.

• Christopher Wren exhibits strange behavior.

• The guests are shown to their rooms.

• The group discusses the murder of Mrs. Maureen Lyon.

Act 1, Scene 2

• Mrs. Boyle continues to complain about Monkswell Manor.

• It becomes clear that no one likes Mrs. Boyle.

• Miss Casewell annoys Mrs. Boyle.

• Detective Sergeant Trotter arrives on skis.

• Christopher Wren chats with Miss Casewell.

• Mrs. Boyle doubts Wren's reputation.

• The guests are questioned by Detective Sergeant Trotter.

• Major...

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