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Vance Richmond

A man involved in a complex case of theft and murder.

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Also known as Vance Richmond, Richmond, V Vance Richmond, V, Vance

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In I: Dr. Estep's attorney and friend, who represents the second Mrs. Estep. He passionately argues her innocence and provides the Op with the case details. Later, in II: Previously interviewed; the nurse Lucy Coe…

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Character groups

Central suspects and victims
Victims and love triangle figures
Fellow operatives and wealthy victims
Recurring antagonists and complex suspects
Underworld and international figures

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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I
Dr. Estep's attorney and friend, who represents the second Mrs. Estep. He passionately argues her innocence and provides the Op with the case details.
II
Previously interviewed; the nurse Lucy Coe repeats his account.
V
Dr. Estep's attorney; provides information about Ledwich and the doctor's finances, and expresses urgent concern for Mrs. Estep's health.
IX
Desperate and haggard, he urges the Op to act quickly to save Mrs. Estep's life.
Ledwich's Confession
Richmond's warning about Mrs. Estep's imminent death weighs on the Op's mind during the confession.
XII
Called by the Op to be available by phone for news about Mrs. Estep.
I
Attorney representing Chrostwaite; explains the legal situation and hires the Op to find the car thieves.
I
Lean, grey-faced attorney who hires the Op; provides the background on the Ashcraft case.
III
Attorney who receives the Op's news and arranges the meeting with Mrs. Ashcraft.
V
The Op's client; contacted by phone and later informed of the investigation; authorizes the Op to wire Ashcraft.
Mob Law
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