Strong Poison · Character
Captain Tommy Bates
A military acquaintance of Lord Peter.
minor
Also known as Captain Bates, Tommy, Tom
First appearance: i
Captain Tommy Bates shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Makes tactless remarks about the Vane case, causing an awkward silence after referencing the Duke's own trial.
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- Witnesses and Background Figures
- Core Investigation Team
- Protagonist
- Family and Secret Investigators
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