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Willie Li

A young Chinese man who does a good turn.

minor

Also known as Willie

First appearance: viii willie li s good turn

Willie Li shows up with force in The Muddy Water Clears. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Encountered by Chan at the Mandarin Theater; discusses Colonel Beetham's books.
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SFSir Frederic B…DKDawson KirkSCSergeant Charl…CFCaptain FlannerySMSergeant ManleyWLWillie Li

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  • Secondary and Background Characters
  • Primary Investigation Characters
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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