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Francis Haviland

Tuppence's brother, mentioned in the story.

minor

Also known as Francis, brother Francis

First appearance: i a fairy in the flat

Francis Haviland'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.

Francis Haviland first appears in 0000 i a fairy in the flat.

With Tommy Beresford (professional): A colleague or contact who assists Tommy in investigations, sharing a professional rapport. With Tommy Beresford (professional): A colleague or contact who assists Tommy in investigations, sharing a professional rapport. With Tommy Beresford (professional): A colleague or contact who assists Tommy in investigations, sharing a professional rapport.

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Character Web

18 connections

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MHMrs. HoneycottDHDoctor HorristonTBTommy BeresfordTBTuppence Beres…DIDetective Insp…FHFrancis Haviland

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Main Characters and Clients
  • Sunningdale and Medical Figures
  • Protagonist

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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