Ashton-Kirk, Investigator · Character
Haines
A minor character who appears during the investigation.
minor
Also known as Carefully Haines
First appearance: xviii ashton kirk tells why
Haines shows up with force in Miss Vale Unexpectedly Appears. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Mercer Institute employee who guides Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton to Locke's cottage and loses his lantern due to Ashton-Kirk's stumble.
Haines first appears in 0020 xviii ashton kirk tells why.
In Miss Vale Unexpectedly Appears: The Mercer Institute employee who guides Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton to Locke's cottage and loses his lantern due to Ashton-Kirk's stumble.
Later, in Miss Vale Departs Suddenly: Arrives to confirm the visitors' story, sent by Dr. Mercer.
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- Other
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- Minor informants and helpers
- Core suspects and witnesses
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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- Breaking point
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See Haines in xviii ashton kirk tells why