Partners in Crime · Character
Theodore Blunt
The indiscreet original manager of the International Detective Agency, Theodore Blunt now sits in custody while Tommy borrows his name.
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Also known as Mr. Theodore Blunt, Mr. Blunt, Blunt, the real Mr. Blunt, the original Mr. Blunt, the new Mr. Blunt, Theodore
First appearance: i a fairy in the flat
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The alias used by Tommy; the Russian agent addresses him as Mr.
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Theodore Blunt ran the International Detective Agency until his indiscretions brought Scotland Yard down on him, and he is now detained at His Majesty's expense, refusing to tell the authorities half of what they want…
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Tommy’s ironic deflection of Inspector Marriot’s offer—joking about needing shelf space for Edgar Wallace whil…
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See Theodore Blunt in i a fairy in the flat