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Chapter Fifty-Four
Overview
Jane cracks the “Tw” clue, identifies Dr. Anthony Twist on Dover Street, and books an EMDR consultation to probe Jasper Black’s therapy trail. That night, Jane summarizes emerging theories to Dexter: Jasper is a flasher who vanished from a circus in Little Belmont; Daisy may have met him, and Jessamine’s claimed infertility suggests Jasper may not be Daisy’s uncle. Jane arranges to meet Dexter on Wednesday.
Summary
Returning from Stella Madden’s, Jane walks her dogs and obsessively searches for the therapist hinted by partial letters and numbers. At a brookside bench, she finally matches “Tw” to Dr. Anthony Twist of 26 Dover Street, a psychotherapist specializing in EMDR. She reasons confidentiality will limit direct answers but considers using therapy as an entry point.
Jane calls the clinic and books a 10 a.m. Wednesday consultation, accepting the £250 fee as an investment despite discomfort. The decision signals a proactive step to access Jasper Black’s therapeutic history or insights.
That evening, after a simple dinner, Jane texts Dexter a consolidated update: Jasper is a flasher; he disappeared from a circus when it was in Little Belmont; Daisy may have traveled to meet him; and Jessamine once told an ex she was infertile, casting doubt on Jasper truly being Daisy’s uncle. Jane proposes meeting in London on Wednesday.
Dexter responds with enthusiasm, confirming the plan. Jane’s actions set up two avenues: a potential information channel via Dr. Twist and a strategy session with Dexter to pursue the Jasper–Daisy connection and Jessamine’s deception.
Who Appears
- JaneFinds Dr. Anthony Twist (EMDR) from partial clue, books Wednesday consult; texts Dexter key Jasper/Daisy theories; initiates next steps.
- Dr. Anthony TwistLondon psychotherapist specializing in EMDR; identified as Jasper Black’s probable therapist; schedules Jane for an initial consultation.
- DexterJane’s contact; receives Jane’s updates on Jasper/Daisy and agrees to meet on Wednesday.
- Jasper BlackSubject of Jane’s inquiry; alleged flasher who fled a circus at Little Belmont; possibly not Daisy’s uncle.
- DaisyMay have traveled to meet Jasper; her assumed kinship to him is questioned by Jessamine’s infertility claim.
- JessaminePreviously claimed infertility, undermining Jasper’s uncle status to Daisy; central to Jane’s suspicions.
- ShannonLeaves prosecco Jane drinks while composing her message to Dexter.