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Mrs. Vandam

Wife of Mr. Vandam, involved in a case.

minor

Also known as Vandam, Mary Vandam, Mary

First appearance: the azure ring

Mrs. Vandam shows up with force in The Seismograph Adventure. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The victim, whose death is investigated; she died from a poisoned capsule.
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Mrs. Vandam first appears in 0007 the azure ring.

In The Seismograph Adventure: The victim, whose death is investigated; she died from a poisoned capsule.

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9 connections

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CKCraig KennedyMAMarieMHMr. Howard Far…DJDr. James HansonSMSeñora MendezMVMrs. Vandam

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Assorted case participants
  • Protagonist
  • Criminal investigation circle
  • Spontaneous combustion and azure ring

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Kennedy’s disgusted rejection of the press coverage marks the psychological peak of his frustration, as he piv…

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