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Evans

A minor character with limited appearances.

minor

Also known as Mr. Evans

First appearance: ix

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With Mr. Marble (professional): Evans is a business contact or detective figure who becomes suspicious of Mr. Marble's activities. With Annie Marble (social): Annie interacts with Evans as a peripheral figure, possibly…

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JMJim MedlandMMMr. MarbleAMAnnie MarbleRIRichardsEVEvans

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and peripheral figures
  • Marble's professional contacts
  • Protagonist
  • Marble family circle

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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