# The Three Just Men — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Three Just Men by Edgar Wallace.

- [The Firm of Oberzohn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/i-the-firm-of-oberzohn.md): Mirabelle Leicester, living with her aunt Alma at Heavytree Farm, sees an advertisement for a laboratory secretary and applies. She is interviewed by Dr. Eruc Oberzohn, who hires her on the spot, pays her in advance, and
- [The Three Men of Curzon Street](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/ii-the-three-men-of-curzon-street.md): The chapter introduces the Triangle Detective Agency at 233 Curzon Street, run by George Manfred. Sam Barberton arrives seeking help to find Mirabelle Leicester, hinting at a secret worth money and danger from a 'crowd'.
- [The Vendetta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/iii-the-vendetta.md): Captain Monty Newton visits Dr. Oberzohn's office and they discuss their scheme involving Mirabelle Leicester. Newton corrects a telegram Oberzohn wrote to Mirabelle's aunt, making it more natural, and devises a plan to 
- [IV: The Snake Strikes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/iv-the-snake-strikes.md): Mirabelle Leicester has lunch with Dr. Oberzohn at the Ritz-Carlton, then returns to the laboratory. Joan Newton visits her, claiming to know her aunt and inviting her to Chester Square. Meanwhile, Leon Gonsalez, George 
- [The Golden Woman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/v-the-golden-woman.md): Barberton is murdered on the Embankment under police observation. Manfred, Gonsalez, and Poiccart discuss the killing, suspecting Pfeiffer or Gurther. They plan to protect Heavytree Farm and learn that Inspector Meadows 
- [In Chester Square](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/vi-in-chester-square.md): Mirabelle Leicester arrives at Chester Square, where she is warmly but suspiciously welcomed by Joan Newton. Joan attempts to befriend her while hiding the true purpose of her visit. Monty Newton orchestrates a plan to s
- [Moral Suasion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/vii-moral-suasion.md): Leon Gonsalez confronts Montague Newton at his home, demanding to know the whereabouts of Mirabelle Leicester. After a tense exchange and a brief appearance by Inspector Meadows, Gonsalez physically restrains Newton and 
- [VIII: The House of Oberzohn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/viii-the-house-of-oberzohn.md): This chapter describes the grim, isolated house of Dr. Oberzohn, located in a triangle formed by railroad viaducts and the Grand Surrey Canal. The house is a replica of his Swedish birthplace, and he lives there with two
- [Before the Lights Went Out](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/ix-before-the-lights-went-out.md): At the Arts Ball, Mirabelle dances with Mr. Gurther, who poses as Lord Evington. Feeling homesick and uneasy, she agrees to sit out with him. He orders her an orangeade, secretly lacing it with a red powder. When she tas
- [When the Lights Went Out](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/x-when-the-lights-went-out.md): After the Arts Ball, the Three Just Men tend to a drugged Mirabelle Leicester in a safe house. Leon Gonsalez revives her with an antidote while they evade Gurther and Oberzohn's men. They smuggle Mirabelle out via a mews
- [Gurther](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xi-gurther.md): Dr. Oberzohn hides Gurther in the factory vaults after the failed attack at the Arts Ball. Monty Newton returns home to find Oberzohn studying chess, and they discuss the police pursuit, Mirabelle's escape, and the threa
- [Leon Theorizes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xii-leon-theorizes.md): Leon Gonsalez presents his theory linking Dr. Oberzohn to a series of murders, including those of a stockbroker, a blackmailer, and a bank clerk, all connected by the use of a trained snake. Inspector Meadows is skeptica
- [XIII: Mirabelle Goes Home](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xiii-mirabelle-goes-home.md): Mirabelle Leicester awakens at Heavytree Farm, disoriented and with a thick head, after being drugged at the Arts Ball. Her aunt Alma reveals she was brought home by Leon Gonsalez and a nurse. Mirabelle learns that the F
- [The Pedlar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xiv-the-pedlar.md): Mirabelle, back at Heavytree Farm, reflects on the events surrounding the advertisement and Oberzohn's scheme, realizing she has been under surveillance. She feels protected by Leon Gonsalez's men. A pedlar arrives and i
- [Two "Accidents"](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xv-two-accidents.md): Leon Gonsalez deals with an attack at Heavytree Farm, capturing a pedlar and engaging in a gunfight with attackers. Later, George Manfred visits Dr. Oberzohn and Monty Newton, warning them to leave Mirabelle alone. After
- [XVI: Rath Hall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xvi-rath-hall.md): Leon Gonsalez captures Lew Cuccini after he breaks into Rath Hall, using psychological intimidation to extract information about the signal for a planned attack. Meanwhile, Dr. Oberzohn deals with a fire at his London pr
- [Written in Braille](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xvii-written-in-braille.md): Leon Gonsalez and George Manfred decipher Braille documents from Barberton's safe, uncovering a Portuguese land concession crucial to Oberzohn's scheme. Meanwhile, a raid on Johnson Lee's house by Cuccini, Mike Selwyn, a
- [The Story of Mont d’Or](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xviii-the-story-of-mont-d-or.md): Leon Gonsalez reads a letter from Sam Barberton detailing his discovery of a cache of gold statuettes in a cave in Angola, which explains the motive behind the attacks on Mirabelle Leicester and the murder of Barberton. 
- [At Heavytree Farm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xix-at-heavytree-farm.md): Mirabelle and Aunt Alma settle back into a routine at Heavytree Farm after the attack, with Digby recovering from his wound. Mirabelle learns from Digby that the Three Just Men are wealthy and pursue justice as a hobby. 
- [Gurther Reports](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xx-gurther-reports.md): Dr. Oberzohn, who never sleeps in a bed, learns from Gurther that Pfeiffer is dead from a snake bite during a failed mission. Oberzohn hides Gurther from Inspector Meadows, who arrives to search for Mirabelle Leicester. 
- [The Account Book](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xxi-the-account-book.md): Manfred confronts Monty Newton about Mirabelle Leicester's whereabouts and warns him of deadly consequences if she is harmed. Meanwhile, at Heavytree Farm, it is discovered that Mirabelle has been abducted using dental g
- [In the Store Cellar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xxii-in-the-store-cellar.md): Mirabelle Leicester wakes in an underground vault, guarded by Joan Newton. Joan reveals she is Monty Newton's fiancée and that Mirabelle will be held for five days. Dr. Oberzohn visits, claiming he is protecting Mirabell
- [The Courier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xxiii-the-courier.md): The Three Just Men prepare to send Elijah Washington on a dangerous mission to Lisbon with a letter for the Minister of Colonies. They discuss the ongoing police inactivity regarding the Barberton murder and the surveill
- [On the Night Mail](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xxiv-on-the-night-mail.md): Dr. Oberzohn receives a telegram in Portuguese, which he translates and discusses with Gurther behind locked doors. He then makes a series of phone calls and later strolls in his garden. Meanwhile, Elijah Washington boar
- [XV: Gurther Returns](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xv-gurther-returns.md): Gurther returns to Dr. Oberzohn after failing to kill Leon Gonsalez. Oberzohn, unusually mild, takes Gurther into his confidence, revealing the fortune tied to Mirabelle Leicester and the plan to marry her or eliminate h
- [In Captivity](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xvi-in-captivity.md): Mirabelle and Joan endure a second day of captivity in a locked room. Joan grows increasingly hysterical, fearing Gurther and the mysterious green baize box. Mirabelle, drawing strength from her faith in Gonsalez and the
- [At Frater's](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xviii-at-frater-s.md): Manfred, Gonsalez, and Poiccart surveil Oberzohn and Monty Newton as they take Joan to the theatre. They observe a lame man who is actually Gurther in disguise, and discuss the theft of cars and the layout of the theater
- [Work for Gurther](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xxix-work-for-gurther.md): Dr. Oberzohn assigns Gurther to eliminate a traitor, and Gurther perfects an elaborate disguise to carry out the murder. Meanwhile, Monty Newton and Joan Newton enjoy a night at the theatre, where Monty is killed in the 
- [XXX: Joan a Prisoner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xxx-joan-a-prisoner.md): Joan is abducted by Gurther after Monty's apparent death, drugged, and taken to Oberzohn's factory. Meanwhile, Dr. Oberzohn proposes marriage to Mirabelle, who refuses. Oberzohn threatens her with worse fates and prepare
- [The Things in the Box](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xxxi-the-things-in-the-box.md): Mirabelle and the drugged Joan are imprisoned in the factory cellar. Gurther attacks them, but during the struggle a snake escapes from a broken green box. Gurther is bitten and dies, while Oberzohn forces Mirabelle to l
- [The Search](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xxii-the-search.md): Leon Gonsalez, George Manfred, and Digby search the factory grounds for Mirabelle Leicester. They discover a sprung mantrap with blood, a strip of cloth, and a ventilator grating. Descending into a vault, they find Gurth
- [The Siege](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xxxiii-the-siege.md): The siege of Heavytree Farm reaches its climax. Dr. Oberzohn forges a confession from the dead Cuccini to shift blame, while the Three Just Men plan a rescue. Leon Gonsalez devises a scheme using gas to neutralize the de
- [The Death Tube](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_just_men_se/chapters/xxxiv-the-death-tube.md): Manfred explains to a police chief how Oberzohn used frozen snake venom in blowpipes disguised as cigarette holders to assassinate victims. He also reveals that Leon secured the renewal of Mirabelle's goldfield lease usi

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