Chapter 36 Summary

Captain Somerville arrives home shortly after Elizabeth walks out on Archer. Archer says that he is here about a series of murders: Allie Russo, Nelson Bagley, and Tony Lashman. At the mention of Allie Russo Somerville's face drains of color. Archer says that he believes the murders are connected and if he does not find out how soon then Laurel may be the fourth victim. At the mention of Laurel's name, Marian Lennox bursts into the room anxious for news of her daughter. Captain Somerville gently escorts his sister-in-law out of the room and sends her off to bed.

When the two men are alone again Archer begins to question the Captain about his relationship with Allie. Ben confirms the truth of his wife's diary entry and says that he did not know that Allie had been killed until after his ship set...