Lord Peter Views the Body · Character
Paul Melville
A friend of Lord Peter appearing in a matter of taste.
minor
Also known as Melville, friend Melville, the experienced Melville
First appearance: The Bibulous Business of a Matter of Taste
Paul Melville's tie to Lord Peter Wimsey is one of the pressures that moves Lord Peter Views the Body—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The ampelopsis-like thief who stole the necklace and portrait; Lord Peter plans to confront him.
Paul Melville first appears in 0007 the bibulous business of a matter of taste.
With Lord Peter Wimsey (rivalry): Paul Melville is a suspect or antagonist who opposes Lord Peter during an investigation. With Lord Peter Wimsey (rivalry): Paul Melville is a suspect or antagonist who opposes Lord Peter during an investigation. With Lord Peter Wimsey (rivalry): Paul Melville is a suspect or antagonist who opposes Lord Peter during an investigation.
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Extended cast
- Protagonist
- Lord Peter's associates
- Burdock family case
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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rivalry · negative
Paul Melville is a suspect or antagonist who opposes Lord Peter during an investigation. How this plays out →
- Lord Peter Wimsey
rivalry · negative
Paul Melville is a suspect or antagonist who opposes Lord Peter during an investigation. How this plays out →
- Lord Peter Wimsey
rivalry · negative
Paul Melville is a suspect or antagonist who opposes Lord Peter during an investigation. How this plays out →
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