in the story The Adventure of the Speckled Band,What motive does Holmes believe Dr. Roylott has for the crimes

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in the story The Adventure of the Speckled Band,What motive does Holmes believe Dr. Roylott has for the crimes

i would greatly appreshiate it if i got the answer by tommorow.

2006-11-17 08:06:08 · 2 answers · asked by dude 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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Dr. Roylott had two step daughters, one of whom was about to get married. On her marriage, her husband would gain control of the money she had inherited from her father. Dr Roylott wanted to keep the money so planned to murder his stepdaughter before her marriage.

2006-11-17 08:12:04 · answer #1 · answered by ladybird 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

The previous answer was completely correct. All I can add is that it's a SHORT story, couldn't you have read it and found the answer for yourself?

2006-11-17 16:25:47 · answer #2 · answered by someone 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋