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Vallance Nestor

A detective or police inspector involved in the case.

minor

Also known as Nestor, Vallance

First appearance: i in which he takes tea at the carlton and is surprised

Vallance Nestor shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

An author and revolutionary labour advocate; humiliated by the ledger's description of him.
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Vallance Nestor first appears in 0001 i in which he takes tea at the carlton and is surprised.

In III: An author and revolutionary labour advocate; humiliated by the ledger's description of him.

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PBPhyllis BentonCHCaptain Hugh D…CPCarl PetersonMJMr. John CrofterMDMr. DitchlingVNVallance Nestor

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  • Supporting investigators and suspects
  • Main cast and antagonists
  • Protagonist

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Hugh's romantic a…

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See Vallance Nestor in i in which he takes tea at the carlton and is surprised