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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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Character Web

7 connections

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  • 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.

SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Crofts in vi