The intense interest aroused in the public by what was known at the time as 'The Styles Case' has now somewhat subsided. Nevertheless, in view of the world-wide notoriety which attended it, I have been asked, both by my friend Poirot and the family themselves, to write an account of the whole story. This, we trust, will effectually silence the sensational rumours which still persist.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A narrator sets out to document a famous case to quell rumors and provide an authoritative account.
- In plain terms
- The writer aims to tell the true story of a notorious event.
- What can you take from it?
- Documentation can silence rumors.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do stories change over time?
- Who gets to tell the truth?
Another view
Official accounts may still be biased or incomplete.
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