# Behind That Curtain explained — Behind That Curtain

> Chapter companion for Behind That Curtain by Earl Derr Biggers.

## What happens

Sir Frederic Bruce is found murdered in Barry Kirk's bungalow, prompting an investigation led by Captain Flannery and later joined by Charlie Chan. The discovery of a blank sheet of paper in the victim's mail and the mysterious behavior of various guests, including Eve Durand and Eileen Enderby, set the stage for a complex mystery involving past secrets and hidden identities.

## Themes in this chapter

### The Past Haunting the Present

Sir Frederic's murder is linked to his past investigations, and Eileen Enderby's confession about Jennie Jerome reveals how old secrets resurface.

### Suspicion and Trust

The characters' shifting alliances and hidden motives create an atmosphere of distrust, as seen in Eve Durand's escape and the blank letter discovery.

## Character check-ins

### Sir Frederic Bruce

Found murdered in Barry Kirk's bungalow.

### Captain Flannery

Leads the initial investigation into Sir Frederic's murder.

### Sergeant Charlie Chan

Returns from the Maui and takes over the investigation.

### Eve Durand

Present at the bungalow; later escapes via fire-escape.

### Eileen Enderby

Confesses about Jennie Jerome, revealing a connection to the past.

## Key lines

> The blank sheet of paper found in Sir Frederic's mail was a puzzle that baffled everyone.

The discovery of a blank piece of paper among Sir Frederic's mail confused all investigators.

_Highlights the mysterious clue that deepens the case._

> Eve Durand slipped away down the fire-escape, leaving behind more questions than answers.

Eve Durand escaped via the fire-escape, creating further uncertainty about her involvement.

_Illustrates Eve's suspicious behavior and the theme of evasion._

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