Behind That Curtain · Character

June Morrow

A sharp young lawyer assigned to assist the police, Morrow matches Chan's subtlety with her own composure and refuses to be sidelined by blustering authority.

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Also known as Miss Morrow, June, Miss June Morrow

First appearance: behind that curtain

As a major figure in Behind That Curtain, June Morrow is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Reveals herself as the deputy district attorney J.

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Morrow works alongside the police investigation, her legal training and steady nerve making her far more than a secretary. She navigates the egos of Captain Flannery and the suspicions of the wealthy suspects with cool precision, earning Chan's respect as a genuine partner. Her presence sharpens the question of who can be trusted, and her quiet rapport with Chan gives the investigation its most effective alliance.

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Barry Kirk
romantic · positive
Barry Kirk and June Morrow are in a romantic relationship, with clear affection and… How this plays out →
Sergeant Charlie Chan
friendship · positive
Captain Flannery
social · ambivalent
Barry Kirk
romantic · positive
Barry Kirk and June Morrow are in a romantic relationship, with clear affection and… How this plays out →
Barry Kirk
romantic · positive
Barry Kirk and June Morrow are in a romantic relationship, with clear affection and… How this plays out →
Sergeant Charlie Chan
friendship · positive
Sergeant Charlie Chan
friendship · positive
Captain Flannery
social · ambivalent
Captain Flannery
social · ambivalent

Barry Kirk
Barry Kirk and June Morrow are in a romantic relationship, with clear affection and mutual concern between them.
Sergeant Charlie Chan
June Morrow and Charlie Chan have a cordial, friendly relationship, with June showing trust in Chan's detective abilities.
Captain Flannery
Captain Flannery and June Morrow have a polite, professional acquaintance, with Flannery treating her as a witness or person of interest.
Barry Kirk
Barry Kirk and June Morrow are in a romantic relationship, with clear affection and mutual concern between them.
Barry Kirk
Barry Kirk and June Morrow are in a romantic relationship, with clear affection and mutual concern between them.
Sergeant Charlie Chan
June Morrow and Charlie Chan have a cordial, friendly relationship, with June showing trust in Chan's detective abilities.
Sergeant Charlie Chan
June Morrow and Charlie Chan have a cordial, friendly relationship, with June showing trust in Chan's detective abilities.
Captain Flannery
Captain Flannery and June Morrow have a polite, professional acquaintance, with Flannery treating her as a witness or person of interest.
Captain Flannery
Captain Flannery and June Morrow have a polite, professional acquaintance, with Flannery treating her as a witness or person of interest.

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In the story

June Morrow appears across 16 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

What Happened to Eve Durand?
Reveals herself as the deputy district attorney J. V. Morrow, wearing a green hat as arranged.
III: The Bungalow in the Sky
Arrives with Charlie Chan; wears an orange dinner gown; expresses excitement about the evening.
IV: The Reckoning of Heaven
Arrives from the district attorney's office, calls Captain Flannery, and begins investigating the murder.
The Voice in the Next Room
Morrow attempts to persuade Chan to stay and work on the case, ultimately accusing him of losing face.
The Guest Detective
Arranges Chan's appointment as guest detective, takes charge of questioning women involved, and interviews Miss Lila Barr.
Muddy Water
Discovers the blank paper in Sir Frederic's mail. Questions Gloria Garland about the pearl and her meeting with Sir Frederic.
Willie Li's Good Turn
Expresses doubt about the case's progress; Chan advises her to focus on Sir Frederic's death rather than Marie Lantelme.
IX: The Port of Missing Women
Arranges and conducts the interview with Eileen Enderby; reads the clipping about Jennie Jerome.
The Letter from London
Objects to Flannery's plan to arrest Jennie Jerome without evidence and assists with tea.
The Muddy Water Clears
Works on the case for the district attorney; spends Sunday with Barry Kirk; present during the Monday revelation.
A Misty Evening
Arrives at the bungalow excitedly; anticipates the meeting between Major Durand and the elevator woman.
Dinner for Two
Expresses doubts about Eve Durand's identity and lists multiple suspects; discusses the case with Kirk over dinner.
The Discreet Mr. Cuttle
Interviews Mrs. Tupper-Brock in her office, asks about Beetham, India, and the elevator girl.
Long Life and Happiness
Conducts a sharp interrogation of Mrs. Kirk, uncovering Helen Tupper-Brock's involvement.
XVII: The Woman from Peshawar
Arranges for Chan to join the interrogation; admits she should have told Flannery about Beetham's involvement in the Peshawar picnic.
Hawaii Bound
Comforts Eve Durand, leaves the bungalow with her, and later sees Chan off at the pier, receiving a pink streamer.

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