Continental Op Stories · Character
Jack Garthorne
A young man caught up in a murder investigation.
minor
Also known as Garthorne, Jack Garthorne, young Jack, the startled Garthorne
First appearance: women politics murder
Jack Garthorne shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Young man seen with Lillian Shan; the Op suspects his involvement due to his Chinatown visit and connection to the Glenway Apartments.
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In V: Young man seen with Lillian Shan; the Op suspects his involvement due to his Chinatown visit and connection to the Glenway Apartments. Later, in Chapter VI: Seen saying goodnight to Lillian Shan; the Op orders…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Chinatown and young suspects
- Central suspects and victims
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it presents the ultimate test of the Op's will and control: he mus…
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