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Sheriff Miller

Edinburgh sheriff involved in legal proceedings.

minor

Also known as Miller, Sheriff Miller, Mr. Miller, Mr. Thomas Miller

First appearance: xvi the missing witness

Sheriff Miller shows up with force in XVII: The Memorial. The page is where that presence becomes real.

One of James Stewart's counsel; suggests the memorial plan; drafts the document with the others.
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DBDavid BalfourJMJames More Mac…CSCharles StewartBOBrown of Colst…LALord Advocate …SMSheriff Miller

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  • Main Edinburgh Plot

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Sheriff Miller in xvi the missing witness