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Lacey

A minor character who appears in a specific scene.

minor

Also known as Mr. Lacey

First appearance: xxviii

Lacey shows up with force in The Secret Preparations. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Engraver working on counterfeit plates in the secret room.
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See Lacey in xxviii

Character Web

6 connections

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JLJeff LeggePIPietroELEmanuel LeggeMRMr. ReederPKPeter KaneLALacey

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and peripheral figures
  • Central cast of characters

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

In this excerpt, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Legge, paralyzed by rage and fear, realizes…

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Lacey appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See Lacey in xxviii
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