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The Roman hat mystery

Chapter 4: Explanation for the MAP OF THE ROMAN THEATRE
By Ellery Queen
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A man in a theatre audience is found dead during a performance, and his inexplicable death triggers a tightly plotted investigation. An experienced police inspector and his son, a mystery-writer gifted in deduction, pursue methodical inquiry into seating, costume and hat evidence, and forensic detail. The narrative unfolds through interviews, legal conversations, and social encounters that expose motives among theatre personnel and patrons. Clues are assembled and weighed in a formal analytical climax that explains the mechanics of the crime and identifies the perpetrator.

Explanation for the
MAP OF THE ROMAN THEATRE

A:Actors’ dressing-rooms.
B:Frances Ives-Pope’s seat.
C:Benjamin Morgan’s seat.
D:Aisle-seats occupied by “Parson Johnny” Cazzanelli and Madge O’Connell.
E:Dr. Stuttgard’s seat.
F, F:Orangeade boys’ stands (only during intermissions).
G:Area in vicinity of crime. Black square represents seat occupied by Monte Field. Three white squares to the right and four white squares directly in front represent vacant seats.
H:Publicity office, occupied by Harry Neilson.
I:Manager Louis Panzer’s private office.
J:Anteroom to manager’s office.
K:Ticket-taker’s box.
L:Only stairway leading to the balcony.
M:Stairway leading downstairs to General Lounge.
N, N:Cashiers’ offices.
O:Property Room.
P:William Pusak’s seat.
Q, Q:Orchestra boxes.
Map of the Roman Theatre Drawn by Ellery Queen