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Duke's Descent

Murder Mystery #3  (11/14/03)

If you will all remember, "Lofty" Aires, 12th Duke of Airesborne, and his son, Lord Lightern Aires were killed while testing the duke's prototype "attack" balloon.  When the balloon fell, it killed them both. So, the duke's brother, Drafton, known as "Drafty", succeeded him as the new Duke of Airesborne. But "Drafty" is in poor health and remains secluded at Airesborne Castle.

Drafty will be appointing his heir in the near future.

But it seems that the balloon accident - and Drafty's poor health have a lot of questions surrounding them that point to them, possibly, being more than it appears on the surface.

              So . . . . . . .

The suspects are presented below.  They all had a motive - I think. 

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Spendwell P. Roppwash

This guy flew the Sopwith Dromedary in several missions over Germany during World War I.  It was as this time that he acquired the nickname "Spinner" from the maneuver he performed to escape the dreaded Fred Barron. 

He is presently trying to raise money for his own commercial airline, "Spinner". Catchy name, huh?  But he's a suspect in this case. 

Melissa C. Loudbanks

"Misty", as she is called, is seeking to become the first pilot to fly around the world, and she is pursuing her goal with great fortitude.

She gained her wealth from her marriage to       G. Rynder Loudbanks, a wealthy banker.  Tragically, her husband died shortly after the wedding in a fall from her airplane. 

Because of the surrounding circumstances, she is a prime suspect in the case.

Lance Sallot

Lance is the future 8th Duke of Sallot.  These people are ancestors of the Airesbornes. He's still unmarried, and is an excellent swordsman, but will make a great catch for some fair maiden. 

But as we found out, at the get together, all was not as it seemed in his life.  There's more than meets the eye.

See him here as he looks like he's not guilty.

Damselyne D'Istresse

Miss D'Istresse is the older sister of Misty Loudbanks. She has never married, but has been courted by some of the world's most eligible bachelors. They've done many things to win her favor. In fact she's had them do some difficult things for her.  But, alas, non has won her heart.

Because of her charming behavior it seemed like much of it was a show. What was she hiding?

It all came out at our meeting.

Rogan S. Coundrell

Boy! This is really a character.  Mr. Coundrell has worked his way up the ladder of success and is now highly regarded because of his expertise in his business practices.  He looks like a con man if you ask me.  But I guess he's doing all right for himself. He has recently acquired a Rolls-Royce motor car.

Who knows what else he's hiding under that hat.

Gwendolyn O. Veere

Gwen's lifelong dream was to marry Lofty Aires so she could become the Duchess of Airesborne. When she married him, she was presented with the Airesborne jewels. She was even happier then. 

The marriage didn't go so well, so they lived apart until the duke died. Then she returned to the castle. 

But because of her sly manner and very questionable circumstances about her marriage, she was a suspect.

Lonsford Glost Aires

"Lon", as he is called, read about the death of the 12th duke in the newspaper and has returned to the family seat to stake his claim.  Boy, this seems suspicious right off the bat doesn't it? 

He is an excellent hunter and avid sportsman and is an expert on genealogy.

He's shown holding one of his prey from a recent bird hunting expedition.  He was up all night getting it too!.

Evonne B. N. Aires

Evonne is married to Lonsford and has accompanied him on his quest to claim his seat at the Airesborne line.  She is of French ancestry and has a strong French accent.  I guess she uses that when she doesn't want others to know what she is saying.

She has been very supportive of her husband ever since he arrived at the castle to stake his claim.

I wonder what is going through her mind as she sneaks around the castle every so often.

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Our Help for the evening

The cook did a great job feeding us. The steward, Farnsworth, seemed like he would fall down every time he walked.  It was a wonder that he even got so far as the table. It was hard to keep from saying anything as he drooled in our food, however. But it's hard to get good help these days.  1 out of 2 isn't bad.

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The Airesborne ancestors, "Duke Elwood and Sir Harvey"

page updated Wednesday, October 26, 2011