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Sir Impey Biggs

A barrister appearing in the abominable history of the man with copper fingers.

minor

Also known as Sir Impey, Biggs

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

Sir Impey Biggs'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.

Sir Impey Biggs first appears in 0000 the abominable history of the man with copper fingers.

With Lord Peter Wimsey (professional): Sir Impey Biggs is a prominent barrister who frequently collaborates with Lord Peter on legal matters and criminal cases. With Lord Peter Wimsey (professional): Sir Impey Biggs is a prominent barrister who frequently collaborates with Lord Peter on legal matters and criminal cases. With Lord Peter Wimsey (professional): Sir Impey Biggs is a prominent barrister who frequently collaborates with Lord Peter on legal matters and criminal cases.

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LPLord Peter Wim…MPMrs. PlunkettMEMerridewMBMr. BredonYMYoung MortimerSISir Impey Biggs

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  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Burdock family case
  • Protagonist
  • Social and comic figures

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

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