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Lois Hargreaves
A young woman involved in the case of the sinister stranger.
minor
Also known as Miss Hargreaves, Miss Lois Hargreaves, Lois, Miss Lois
First appearance: iv the adventure of the sinister stranger
Lois Hargreaves shows up with force in The House of Lurking Death. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The client who brings the case of poisoned chocolates to the agency.
Lois Hargreaves first appears in 0005 iv the adventure of the sinister stranger.
In The House of Lurking Death: The client who brings the case of poisoned chocolates to the agency. She is nervous and secretive, revealing that the sender is likely someone in her household.
Later, in I: The client who brings the case of poisoned chocolates to the agency.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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 Lois Hargreaves in iv the adventure of the sinister stranger