Partners in Crime · Character
Colonel Kingston Bruce
A military man connected to the case of the crackler.
minor
Also known as Colonel, Kingston Bruce
First appearance: x the crackler
Colonel Kingston Bruce's tie to Tommy Beresford is one of the pressures that moves Partners in Crime—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The host who explains the details of the theft to Tommy, expressing his suspicion of the socialist Mr.
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- Professional
- Other
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- Main Characters and Clients
- Supporting Cast Across Cases
- Protagonist
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A military figure who collaborates with Tommy, showing respect for his detective work. How this plays out →
- Tommy Beresford
professional · positive
A military figure who collaborates with Tommy, showing respect for his detective work. How this plays out →
- Tommy Beresford
professional · positive
A military figure who collaborates with Tommy, showing respect for his detective work. How this plays out →
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