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Barney O'Connor

An Irish character appearing in a story.

minor

Also known as O'Connor, Barney

First appearance: lord oakhurst s curse

Barney O'Connor shows up with force in Caught. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referenced indirectly as the barber Estebán, who identifies the dead president.
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In Caught: Referenced indirectly as the barber Estebán, who identifies the dead president. Later, in The Clarion Call: Detective Barney…

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MDMame DuganUNUnknown NarratorSOSoapyJAJohnny AtwoodBOBarney O'Connor

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse ensemble of recurring types
  • Con artists and schemers
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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