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Inspector French’s Greatest Case · Character

Mr. Harrod

Man who sold blankets to the murderer.

minor

First appearance: x some pairs of blankets

Mr. Harrod shows up with force in XVI: A Hot Scent. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Bank manager who reveals Mrs.
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See Mr. Harrod in x some pairs of blankets

Character Web

7 connections

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MXMrs. XIFInspector FrenchMWMr. WilliamsMAManleyMDMiss DukeMHMr. Harrod

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Witnesses and peripheral figures
  • Core investigation team
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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See Mr. Harrod in x some pairs of blankets
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