Strong Poison · Character
Mr. Bill Rumm
A man with knowledge of the poison used in the murder.
minor
Also known as Bill
First appearance: vi
Mr. Bill Rumm's tie to Lord Peter Wimsey is one of the pressures that moves Strong Poison—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Reformed burglar and locksmith; teaches Miss Murchison how to pick locks, demonstrating with various lock plates and a combination lock.
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With Lord Peter Wimsey (professional): Bill Rumm is a witness and associate of Boyes, interviewed by Peter for clues about the murder. With Lord Peter Wimsey (professional): Bill Rumm is a witness and associate of…
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- Professional
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- Witnesses and Background Figures
- Core Investigation Team
- Protagonist
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- Lord Peter Wimsey
professional · ambivalent
Bill Rumm is a witness and associate of Boyes, interviewed by Peter for clues about the… How this plays out →
- Lord Peter Wimsey
professional · ambivalent
Bill Rumm is a witness and associate of Boyes, interviewed by Peter for clues about the… How this plays out →
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