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Inspector French’s Greatest Case · Character

Sergeant Mackay

Scottish police sergeant.

minor

Also known as Mackay

First appearance: xvi a hot scent

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IFInspector FrenchCDCaptain DavisMAManleyCFColonel FitzGe…CGCharles GethingSMSergeant Mackay

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  • Other

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  • Ship and family ties
  • Protagonist
  • Core investigation team

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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