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Mr. Goodman

A minor character, possibly a lawyer or official.

minor

First appearance: i a startling coincidence

Mr. Goodman shows up with force in XIV: A Last Attempt. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mansell's employer and friend, who is cautious and uncommunicative when questioned about Mansell's whereabouts.
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In XIV: A Last Attempt: Mansell's employer and friend, who is cautious and uncommunicative when questioned about Mansell's…

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Character Web

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MBMr. ByrdMHMr. HickoryMMMr. MansellCMCraik MansellMOMr. OrcuttMGMr. Goodman

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Core mystery participants
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

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

This is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological turning point where the District Attorney, Mr.…

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See Mr. Goodman in i a startling coincidence