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Dr. Burton

A doctor who appears in a case.

minor

Also known as Burton, Probably Dr. Burton

First appearance: xi the sunningdale mystery

Dr. Burton shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The doctor who informs them of Captain Radclyffe's death and the suspected poison.
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See Dr. Burton in xi the sunningdale mystery

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TBTommy BeresfordGGGilda GlenTBTuppence Beres…HAHannahDHDoctor HorristonDBDr. Burton

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting Cast Across Cases
  • Protagonist
  • Main Characters and Clients
  • Radclyffe Household and Case
  • Sunningdale and Medical Figures

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Dr. Burton in xi the sunningdale mystery
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