Keith Morrison reads “The Dead Alive” by Wilkie Collins
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A Tense Family Gathering at the Farm
This chapter introduces Mr. Metacroft's troubled family dynamics on their rural farm, highlighting the interactions between the invalid father, the melancholic sister Miss Medocroft, and the mysterious Mr. Jago. As the protagonist navigates an awkward supper and his feelings for Naomi Colebrook, he becomes increasingly aware of the underlying tensions within the household.
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