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Mr. Petherton

An elderly local who provides historical context about the Greyle family.

minor

Also known as Petherton, old Petherton

First appearance: v the greyle history

Mr. Petherton shows up with force in In Touch with the Missing. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Solicitor who receives the cablegram and plans to block the sale of the estate.
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SCSir Cresswell …MGMarston GreyleRCRichard Copple…ACAddie ChatfieldMGMr. GillingMPMr. Petherton

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  • Central Mystery Characters
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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Petherton in v the greyle history