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1. How does Ellery discover a dead body?

On Sunday, Ellery leaves her room before sunrise to go to the infinity pool. It is rainy, and she carefully navigates the flagstones. As she starts to go down the steps into the pool, she sees a person in the water. She jumps into the pool. She turns the man over and realizes he is dead. The man is wearing wedding finery. Ellery calls for help.

2. Why is Ellery at The Resort at Broken Point alone?

In May, Ellery's husband told her he wanted a divorce. They had planned the trip to California together for their 20th anniversary. When they went through the divorce proceedings, Ellery was given the trip as part of the settlement. So she goes to The Resort at Broken Point alone.

3. How is "Intimation," a piece of artwork by Clare Han described?

"Intimation" is a painting of a small landscape that can be found by someone looking closely in nature. The artwork shows a temporary pool created by rain in the forest. The colors of the painting are green, blue, and taupe with bits of red. The scale of the painting draws attention to the image.

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