Thunderstruck

Erik LarsonNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006

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Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Prologue-Part 1

Parts 2-3

Parts 4-5

Part 6-Coda

Key Figures

Themes

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Important Quotes

Essay Topics

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Part 6-CodaChapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 6: “Pursuit By Thunder”

Part 6, Chapter 1 Summary: “The Robinsons”

Ethel Le Neve enjoys the Montrose in disguise while Captain Kendall attempts to confirm his suspicions about the odd father-son duo. The captain knows he must use his wireless soon, or he’ll be out of range.

Part 6, Chapter 2 Summary: “Suicide”

Many false reports about Crippen and Le Neve reach New Scotland Yard. In Bourges, a woman fitting Le Neve’s description commits suicide in a hotel room, and police believe they have found the much sought-after typist from London.

Part 6, Chapter 3 Summary: “A Message from the Sea”

On the Montrose, Captain Kendall continues his investigation. Finally convinced, he sends a wireless to his superiors after leaving the English Channel. He does not know if it is received.