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Inspector French’s Greatest Case · Character

Mr. Stronge

Man who provided information to French.

minor

Also known as Stronge

First appearance: xvi a hot scent

Mr. Stronge shows up with force in Mrs. Root of Pittsburg. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Jewellery expert from Hurst & Stronge who valued the diamonds at about £3,300.
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In Mrs. Root of Pittsburg: Jewellery expert from Hurst & Stronge who valued the diamonds at about £3,300. Later, in XI: A Deal in Jewellery: Valued the stolen diamonds at £3,300, a figure referenced in French's theory…

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IFInspector FrenchMWMr. WilliamsMXMrs. XMDMr. DukeMAManleyMSMr. Stronge

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Witnesses and peripheral figures
  • Protagonist
  • Core investigation team

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because it represents the emotional and psychological peak where French co…

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