Partners in Crime · Character
Richards
A man who appears in a case.
minor
Also known as friend Richards
First appearance: The Ambassador's Boots
Richards shows up with force in The Ambassador's Boots. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Ambassador's valet, who provides details about the bag exchange.
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Character groups
- Supporting Cast Across Cases
- Main Characters and Clients
- Intelligence and Political Figures
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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