Partners in Crime · Character
Mervyn Estcourt
An actor involved in the case of the missing lady.
minor
Also known as Estcourt
First appearance: vii the case of the missing lady
Mervyn Estcourt'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.
Old friend of Tommy's, introduces him to Gilda Glen.
Mervyn Estcourt first appears in 0010 vii the case of the missing lady.
With Tommy Beresford (professional): A suspect or contact who engages with Tommy, revealing layers of deceit and intrigue. With Tommy Beresford (professional): A suspect or contact who engages with Tommy, revealing layers of deceit and intrigue.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Associates and Performers
- Protagonist
- Main Characters and Clients
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Tommy Beresford
professional · negative
A suspect or contact who engages with Tommy, revealing layers of deceit and intrigue. How this plays out →
- Tommy Beresford
professional · negative
A suspect or contact who engages with Tommy, revealing layers of deceit and intrigue. How this plays out →
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See Mervyn Estcourt in vii the case of the missing lady