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Philpotts

An old friend or character in the book.

minor

Also known as old Philpotts, Dear old Philpotts

First appearance: the abominable history of the man with copper fingers

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LPLord Peter Wim…DIDetective Insp…MLMajor LumsdenDODuchess of Med…CMColonel Marchb…PHPhilpotts

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Military and old friends
  • Protagonist
  • Police and relatives
  • Lord Peter's family
  • Lord Peter's associates

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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