Strong Poison · Character
Sir Impey Biggs
Harriet Vane's defense barrister at her trial.
minor
Also known as Sir Impey
First appearance: i
Sir Impey Biggs'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.
Defense counsel; interjects to remind the judge of Mr.
Sir Impey Biggs first appears in 0000 i.
With Lord Peter Wimsey (professional): Sir Impey Biggs is a prominent barrister hired by Peter to defend Harriet in court. With Lord Peter Wimsey (professional): Sir Impey Biggs is a prominent barrister hired by Peter to defend Harriet in court.
In Chapter II: Defense counsel; interjects to remind the judge of Mr. Challoner's evidence.
Later, in The Hung Jury: Defense counsel who discusses the case with Wimsey after the jury is discharged.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Core Investigation Team
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Lord Peter Wimsey
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Sir Impey Biggs is a prominent barrister hired by Peter to defend Harriet in court. How this plays out →
- Lord Peter Wimsey
professional · positive
Sir Impey Biggs is a prominent barrister hired by Peter to defend Harriet in court. How this plays out →
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