Mr. Standfast · Character
Cornelius Brand
A mysterious figure encountered during the mission.
minor
Also known as Mr. Brand, Mr. Cornelius Brand
First appearance: part i viii the adventures of a bagman
Cornelius Brand's tie to Abel Gresson is one of the pressures that moves Mr. Standfast—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Hannay's undercover alias as a pacifist to infiltrate spy networks.
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With Abel Gresson (professional): Gresson and Brand are co-conspirators in Ivery's spy ring, working together on covert operations. With Abel Gresson (professional): Gresson and Brand are co-conspirators in Ivery's spy…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Core Intelligence Team
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the psychological and identity crisis point where Richard…
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- Abel Gresson
professional · negative
Gresson and Brand are co-conspirators in Ivery's spy ring, working together on covert… How this plays out →
- Abel Gresson
professional · negative
Gresson and Brand are co-conspirators in Ivery's spy ring, working together on covert… How this plays out →
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Cornelius Brand appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Mr. Standfast Part I
- The Village Named Morality
- IV: Andrew Amos
- Various Doings in the West
- X: The Advantages of an Air Raid
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