Strong Poison · Character
Mr. Crofts
A chemist or pharmacist involved in the poison inquiry.
minor
Also known as Crofts, beast Crofts, XVI Mr. Crofts, Get Mr. Crofts
First appearance: vi
Mr. Crofts shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Solicitor for the defense, present at the council of war.
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In IV: Solicitor for the defense, present at the council of war. Later, in Chapter X: Reprimands Wimsey for sharing the Bulfinch story…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Witnesses and Background Figures
- Core Investigation Team
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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