Continental Op Stories · Character
Mr. Zumwalt
A wealthy man whose death is investigated.
minor
Also known as Mr. Zumwalt, Zumwalt
First appearance: women politics murder
Mr. Zumwalt shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Chrostwaite, the client; a wealthy, overweight man in a green plaid suit, indifferent to the proceedings, eager to leave for a golf game.
Mr. Zumwalt first appears in 0057 women politics murder.
In I: Chrostwaite, the client; a wealthy, overweight man in a green plaid suit, indifferent to the proceedings, eager to leave for a golf game.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Wealthy victims and romantic figures
- Protagonist
- Central suspects and victims
- Minor criminals and informants
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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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See Mr. Zumwalt in women politics murder