Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
The Graveyard Mystery
An accidentally discovered, disturbed grave draws attention to Thomas Godwin's history. The mystery begins with the question of why the grave was dug up.
Key Events
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The Unearthed Grave — The three accidentally find Thomas Godwin's grave, which has been dug up by miscreants.
Location: Thomas Godwin's grave
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Curiosity About Godwin — Thomas Godwin's colorful history prompts an investigation into his life.
Location: Thomas Godwin's grave
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Christian Cemetery — Feluda visits the cemetery to see the Godwin family graves.
Location: Christian cemetery
A Watch in the Diary
Charlotte's diary reveals that a valuable Repeater wristwatch was buried with Thomas. This discovery gives the investigation a concrete object and raises the stakes.
Key Events
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Charlotte's Diary — Feluda consults Thomas Godwin's daughter Charlotte's diary.
Location: Not specified
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The Repeater Watch — The diary reveals that a valuable Repeater wristwatch was buried with Thomas.
Location: Thomas Godwin's grave
The Other Party
Feluda learns that another party knows about the watch and possesses a related letter. His inquiries include a visit to Ripon Lane and a discovery about the family's Anglo-Indian branch.
Key Events
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A Second Party Emerges — Feluda discovers another party knows about the watch and has a letter connected to it.
Location: Not specified
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Ripon Lane Visit — Feluda visits Ripon Lane to meet a living member of the Godwin family.
Location: Ripon Lane
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The Family's Anglo-Indian Branch — Feluda discovers that the Godwin family also has an Anglo-Indian branch.
Location: Not specified
The Scheme Is Foiled
Feluda uses his detective skill, with help from Haripodobabu, Mr. Ganguli's chauffeur, to defeat the other party's plan. The attempt to obtain the watch is brought to an end.
Key Events
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The Watch Plot Is Foiled — Feluda, aided by Mr. Ganguli's chauffeur Haripodobabu, foils the other party's plan to obtain the watch.
Location: Not specified
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The Scheme Concludes — The attempt to obtain the buried watch is thwarted through Feluda's detective work and Haripodobabu's help.
Location: Not specified