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Constable Sapcote

A local policeman assisting the investigation.

minor

Also known as Sapcote

First appearance: i the death at foxhills

Constable Sapcote shows up with force in III: The Police at the Caretaker’s. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Provides detailed information about Peter Hay's daily routine and character, and is surprised by the discovery of the silver.
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Constable Sapcote first appears in 0000 i the death at foxhills.

In III: The Police at the Caretaker’s: Provides detailed information about Peter Hay's daily routine and character, and is surprised by the discovery of the silver.

Later, in VI: The Beach Tragedy: Mentioned as the local constable who first received Billingford's report and brought him to Armadale.

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PHPeter HaySCSir Clinton Dr…IAInspector Arma…MWMr. WendoverPFPaul Fordingbr…CSConstable Sapcote

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Primary suspects and investigators
  • Protagonist

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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