Ashton-Kirk, Investigator · Character
Mrs. Marx
A woman who provides lodging or information.
minor
Also known as Marx
First appearance: A New Light on Allan Morris
Mrs. Marx shows up with force in A New Light on Allan Morris. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The landlady of the lodging house, initially hostile but becomes cooperative after a bribe; provides details about Spatola's habits and visitors.
Mrs. Marx first appears in 0015 xiii a new light on allan morris.
In A New Light on Allan Morris: The landlady of the lodging house, initially hostile but becomes cooperative after a bribe; provides details about Spatola's habits and visitors.
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- Other
Character groups
- Minor informants and helpers
- Core suspects and witnesses
- Protagonist
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