Partners in Crime · Character
Elise
A French maid or companion involved in a case.
minor
Also known as Mademoiselle Elise, Mademoiselle
First appearance: x the crackler
Elise shows up with force in III: The Affair of the Pink Pearl. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Lady Laura's French maid, revealed to be the actual thief, using her position to steal and hide the pearl in soap.
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In III: The Affair of the Pink Pearl: Lady Laura's French maid, revealed to be the actual thief, using her position to steal and hide the pearl in soap. Later, in I: Lady Laura's French maid, who assists Tommy with his…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting Cast Across Cases
- Main Characters and Clients
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Tommy’s ironic deflection of Inspector Marriot’s offer—joking about needing shelf space for Edgar Wallace whil…
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See Elise in x the crackler