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Silent World of Nicholas Quinn: Plot hole?

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Steve

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Jan 8, 2005, 9:26:27 AM1/8/05
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Hi.

I have just (re)watched this and thoroughly enjoyed it. However, my
partner (who also watched it) has a keen eye for detail and feels sure
that there is an important plot hole.

Question: Why are the keys and ticket left in Bartlett's room (for
Roope to pick up)?

This makes sense if the murderer is Bartlett, but the final twist
reveals this to be Martin. In which case, why would Martin leave
Quinn's keys in Bartlett's room rather than his own?

In either case, why not leave them in a drawer? Leaving incriminating
evidence on full display seems unlikely.

Thanks.

Steve.

Cynara

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Jan 10, 2005, 1:42:34 PM1/10/05
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Hey, Steve,

I'm surprised no one has commented on this yet. If it were in the
book, I might ocould look itup and give a comment, but I don't have the
programme in DVD or tape. C'mon, folks--can anyone please give him any
comments?

Thanks
CYN

Wotan

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Jan 12, 2005, 4:42:44 PM1/12/05
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I would guess for the following two reasons, though these are off the
top of my head and not having reviewed the book/tv programme:
1. It is an extra confusing piece of evidence to further muddy the
waters. Roope and Martin wanted to implicate Bartlett in the murder.
2. Moreover, Roope had to pick up the keys and ticket, because it was
not possible for Martin to do it all. Therefore, since Roope had been
in London for the day, by Roope returning to the syndicate he had some
papers that gave him a reason to go into Bartletts office.
Unfortunately, Ogleby got there first!

Cynara

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Jan 13, 2005, 8:42:09 AM1/13/05
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THANKS, Wotan!!! You're an ACE.
BTW--how are you? Hope your New year is awesome.

CYN

Wotan

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Jan 14, 2005, 5:28:06 PM1/14/05
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New Year so far has been mixed, because somewhere I managed to catch a
chest infection. Feeling better now.

The other thing about Roope is that he was a syndic and not an employed
member of the exam board like Martin, Quinn, or Bartlett. Whether that
was relevant to the story I don't know.

In some ways I don't want an Inspector Lewis to happen, because it can
rather take the shine off such a good TV series. The problem with ITV
at the moment is that it is starting to run out of ideas so I remember
reading that they were considering bringing this + more Sharpe episodes.

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