# Book IV: The End of a Great Mystery explained — That Affair Next Door

> Chapter companion for That Affair Next Door by Anna Katharine Green.

## What happens

The final resolution of the mystery surrounding the Van Burnam case, revealing the truth behind the murder and the fates of the key characters.

## Themes in this chapter

### Justice and Truth

The chapter culminates in the revelation of the truth and the administration of justice.

### Deception and Appearance

The mystery is resolved by uncovering the deceptions that masked the true events.

## Character check-ins

### Amelia Butterworth

Central figure in unraveling the mystery, present at the conclusion.

### Mr. Gryce

Detective involved in the case, present at the resolution.

### Howard Van Burnam

Key suspect whose fate is decided in this chapter.

### Franklin Van Burnam

Brother of Howard, involved in the family drama.

### Ruth Oliver

Witness whose testimony is crucial to the outcome.

## Key lines

> Book IV The End of a Great Mystery

The fourth and final book concludes the intricate mystery.

_Chapter title indicating the resolution of the plot._

## Links

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