Partners in Crime · Character
Sir Arthur Merivale
A wealthy gentleman who appears in the case of the missing lady.
minor
Also known as Sir Arthur, Arthur
First appearance: vii the case of the missing lady
Sir Arthur Merivale'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.
The murderer, who tries to frame Captain Hale but is caught and takes his own life.
Sir Arthur Merivale first appears in 0010 vii the case of the missing lady.
With Tommy Beresford (professional): A wealthy client who hires Tommy for a case, showing a mix of condescension and reliance. With Tuppence Beresford (professional): Client who interacts with Tuppence, often underestimating her but eventually respecting her. With Tommy Beresford (professional): A wealthy client who hires Tommy for a case, showing a mix of condescension and reliance.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Main Characters and Clients
- Supporting Cast Across Cases
- Servants and Young Women
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Tommy Beresford
professional · ambivalent
A wealthy client who hires Tommy for a case, showing a mix of condescension and reliance. How this plays out →
- Tuppence Beresford
professional · ambivalent
- Tommy Beresford
professional · ambivalent
A wealthy client who hires Tommy for a case, showing a mix of condescension and reliance. How this plays out →
- Tuppence Beresford
professional · ambivalent
- Tommy Beresford
professional · ambivalent
A wealthy client who hires Tommy for a case, showing a mix of condescension and reliance. How this plays out →
- Tuppence Beresford
professional · ambivalent
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