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M. Henri Verbier

An enterprising man whose advances scandalize Thérèse.

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Also known as M. Verbier, Henri Verbier, Verbier

First appearance: i the genius of crime

M. Henri Verbier shows up with force in A Knockout Blow. The page is where that presence becomes real.

New superintendent recently arrived from Cairo; questions staff about the robbery and shows romantic interest in Mlle.
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In A Knockout Blow: New superintendent recently arrived from Cairo; questions staff about the robbery and shows romantic interest in Mlle. Jeanne. Later, in XIII: Thérèse’s Future: Referred to as Barbey, Rambert's…

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MJMademoiselle J…MUMullerTAThérèse Auvern…IJInspector JuveMLM. LouisMHM. Henri Verbier

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  • Other

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  • Investigators and Officials
  • Extended Cast and Servants
  • Detectives and Targets

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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