Murder by the Clock · Character
Mr. Smith
A minor character, possibly a servant or visitor.
minor
Also known as Smith
First appearance: i 8 37 p m spring 3100
Mr. Smith's tie to Lieutenant Valcour is one of the pressures that moves Murder by the Clock—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Hollander's friend, reveals details about Hollander and attacks Valcour.
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With Lieutenant Valcour (professional): Valcour deals with Mr. Smith, a lawyer or associate, who may be protecting Mrs. Endicott's interests. With Thomas Hollander (professional): Mr. Smith, as a lawyer, advises or…
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See Mr. Smith in i 8 37 p m spring 3100Character Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Family and peripheral figures
- Protagonist
- Investigation core witnesses
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Valcour’s admission of an “impalpable dread” marks the emotional peak, as the detective—hitherto anchored in l…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Lieutenant Valcour
professional · negative
Valcour deals with Mr. How this plays out →
- Thomas Hollander
professional · positive
- Lieutenant Valcour
professional · negative
Valcour deals with Mr. How this plays out →
- Thomas Hollander
professional · positive
- Lieutenant Valcour
professional · negative
Valcour deals with Mr. How this plays out →
- Thomas Hollander
professional · positive
Relationship notes
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See Mr. Smith in i 8 37 p m spring 3100In the story
Mr. Smith appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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