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Nancy Regan

A woman involved in a case of murder and intrigue.

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Also known as Nancy Regan, Nancy

Nancy Regan shows up with force in The Big Knock-Over. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Young woman with blue eyes and brown hair; companion of Red O'Leary at the dive.

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The Big Knock-Over
Young woman with blue eyes and brown hair; companion of Red O'Leary at the dive.
II
Mentioned as one of the individuals the agency has no records on.
VIII
Meets Red O'Leary at Larrouy's; appears unaware of the danger, described as 'nice' with a 'blue-eyed, white-toothed smile.'
IX
Present at the table, smiles bewilderedly, is rescued by Red.
XI
Helps the Op steady O'Leary during the escape and assists in convincing him to go to a safe location.
XII
Accompanies the Op and Red; faints during the surgery and shows fear of Big Flora.
XIII
Terrified, pleads with Red O'Leary to go back to bed; later cowers in a corner.
Chapter XV
Released by the Op from the locked room.
I
Mentioned as Red O'Leary's girl, possibly connected to Papadopoulos.
II
The waitress Nelly Riley is suspected to be her, but the identification fails.
III
Mentioned as having worn a hat matching the charred blue cloth found near the cottage.
IV
Mentioned as missing along with Papadopoulos; no new leads found.
VIII
Flees in terror from a house, recognizes the Op, and confesses she is trapped in a dangerous situation.
XII
Identified as Taylor Newhall's heiress; jailed after being used by Papadopoulos.

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