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Frank Anders

A character with a surname, possibly related to Sally Anders.

minor

Also known as Frank, Anders

First appearance: the hounds of tindalos

Frank Anders shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The narrator and friend of Chalmers; he witnesses Chalmers's breakdown, tries to calm him, and eventually leaves to fetch a physician.
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In I: The narrator and friend of Chalmers; he witnesses Chalmers's breakdown, tries to calm him, and eventually leaves to fetch a physician. Later, in II: The narrator who reluctantly agrees to help Chalmers, buys…

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HCHalpin ChalmersDSDetective Serg…TMThe Man from T…JWJeff WintersNDNed DawsonFAFrank Anders

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Mystery and investigation group
  • Protagonist
  • Extended ensemble and cameos
  • Core romantic subplot

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Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the dramatic climax because Sally reaches her psychological peak of self-assurance and romantic antici…

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See Frank Anders in the hounds of tindalos