Strong Poison · Character

Mrs. Pettican

A witness or acquaintance in the investigation.

minor

First appearance: ii

Mrs. Pettican shows up with force in IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Cook at Urquhart's house, describes Boyes' symptoms and the dinner, expresses horror at the poisoning, and discusses Mrs.

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