Inspector French’s Greatest Case · Character
Mr. Scarlett
Businessman connected to the case.
minor
Also known as Scarlett
First appearance: XI: A Deal in Jewellery
Mr. Scarlett shows up with force in Mrs. Root of Pittsburg. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Manager of the Piccadilly branch of the London and Counties Bank, he confirms the cheque was paid and the account largely withdrawn.
Mr. Scarlett first appears in 0010 xi a deal in jewellery.
In Mrs. Root of Pittsburg: Manager of the Piccadilly branch of the London and Counties Bank, he confirms the cheque was paid and the account largely withdrawn.
Later, in X: Some Pairs of Blankets: Provided the cheques used to compare signatures.
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- Protagonist
- Core investigation team
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See Mr. Scarlett in XI: A Deal in Jewellery