Inspect the lounge | Chapter three - Churston Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

After Franklin leaves, look around. First of all look at the table (seven clues). Notice the pattern in the middle (emperor), and four patterns in the corners: a crane, a dragon, a turtle and a tiger. Pay attention to their positions in relation to emperor. Look also at teapot with black dragon (on the left) and the catalogue for Sir Carmichael Clarke's collection (on the right).

Go to the other part of the lounge. Look at the wall hanging (three clues), notice an embroidered silk wall hanging, a ceramic statuette of dragon on the table near the showcase and painted wood panel above the door.

Opening the hiding place in the lounge

Look at the cupboard on the left side of the fireplace. On the bottom shelf you will see a panel with animals patterns - the same you have seen on the table. Zoom in and move four discs with animals. The crane need to be above emperor head (just like it is on the table). Now move rest of the transparent discs - the dots must point the emperor (just like it is on the table). Then use four dials to match the colours of discs - the colours of both discs should be the same. The wider one which is on the bottom need to be in the same colour as the narrower one which is above it (the hint is the picture in the book on the right). Turn the bottom dial to set the brown disc on the bottom, turn left up dial to set the bluish disc on the left, turn the right up to set the red disc in the top and the beige disc on the right (a trophy Samurai moustache; 10 ego points). The right setting is on the screenshot below.

You will unlock the hiding place - click the door and check what is inside (two clues). Notice ceremonial daggers on the right and a letter from Brighton Cancer Institute which you need to turn to read it.

When Miss Grey comes back, Hercule asks about porcelain (a trophy Fantastical moustache). Make an observation of Thora once again. Notice her bright eyes, partially removed lipstick and quick breath (chest).

During the conversation with Miss Grey ask if she doesn't feel uncomfortable working for old man (1 ego point) or ask if Sir Carmichael gave her gifts and then mention her medallion (3 ego points) or mention her brooch (1 ego point). In this last case ask why Thora doesn't wear her brooch (1 ego point) or ask if the gift annoyed Lady Clarke (3 ego points) and if she is jealous (3 ego points). Ask for Thora's version of the facts (1 ego point). Next ask what she thinks about Franklin (1 ego point) or ask if she is in a relationship with Franklin (3 ego points). Then accuse her of kissing Franklin (1 ego point) or ask for confirmation that she kissed Franklin (3 ego points).

For talking about an love affair with Franklin you will get a trophy Secret heart. If you ask Thora's reasons for aversion to Franklin you will get Small donkey trophy (if you don't have it already, otherwise you will get a trophy Medium donkey, but only if it is your fourth mistake). If you want to get Dragon's smoke trophy you need to suggest that the brooch scares lady Clarke.

RECONSTRUCTION

It's time for reconstruction. Choose following options: 'Wait', 'Admire (Carmichael)', 'Attack from the right' and 'Cut throat' (10 ego points).

For ending Churston part you will get a trophy Pencil moustache.