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Inspector French’s Greatest Case · Character

Richard Jacques

Man who knew the Vanes.

minor

First appearance: xv the house in st john s wood

Richard Jacques shows up with force in Mrs. French Takes a Notion. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Producer who confirms Cissie Winter's talent and her disappearance.
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See Richard Jacques in xv the house in st john s wood