That Affair Next Door · Character

Coroner Dahl

The coroner who examines the body of Mrs. Van Burnam.

minor

First appearance: ii questions

Coroner Dahl's tie to Mrs. Howard Van Burnam is one of the pressures that moves That Affair Next Door—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Presides over the examination, acknowledges Amelia's insights, and designates her a chief witness.

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With Mrs. Howard Van Burnam (professional): Coroner Dahl interacts with Mrs. Howard Van Burnam as part of the official investigation into the death connected to her household. With Franklin Van Burnam (professional): Coroner Dahl interrogates Franklin Van Burnam as part of the official inquest into the death. With Mr. Gryce (professional): Coroner Dahl and Mr. Gryce collaborate as law enforcement officials working on the same murder investigation.

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Character Web

12 connections

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Relationship types

Professional
Other

Character groups

Primary suspects and investigators
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Mrs. Howard Van Burnam
professional · ambivalent
Coroner Dahl interacts with Mrs. How this plays out →
Franklin Van Burnam
professional · negative
Mr. Gryce
professional · positive
Louise Van Burnam
professional · negative
Mrs. Howard Van Burnam
professional · ambivalent
Coroner Dahl interacts with Mrs. How this plays out →
Louise Van Burnam
professional · negative
Franklin Van Burnam
professional · negative
Mr. Gryce
professional · positive
Mrs. Howard Van Burnam
professional · ambivalent
Coroner Dahl interacts with Mrs. How this plays out →
Franklin Van Burnam
professional · negative

Mrs. Howard Van Burnam
Coroner Dahl interacts with Mrs. Howard Van Burnam as part of the official investigation into the death connected to her household.
Franklin Van Burnam
Coroner Dahl interrogates Franklin Van Burnam as part of the official inquest into the death.
Mr. Gryce
Coroner Dahl and Mr. Gryce collaborate as law enforcement officials working on the same murder investigation.
Louise Van Burnam
Coroner Dahl questions Louise Van Burnam as part of the official investigation into the murder.
Mrs. Howard Van Burnam
Coroner Dahl interacts with Mrs. Howard Van Burnam as part of the official investigation into the death connected to her household.
Louise Van Burnam
Coroner Dahl questions Louise Van Burnam as part of the official investigation into the murder.
Franklin Van Burnam
Coroner Dahl interrogates Franklin Van Burnam as part of the official inquest into the death.
Mr. Gryce
Coroner Dahl and Mr. Gryce collaborate as law enforcement officials working on the same murder investigation.
Mrs. Howard Van Burnam
Coroner Dahl interacts with Mrs. Howard Van Burnam as part of the official investigation into the death connected to her household.
Franklin Van Burnam
Coroner Dahl interrogates Franklin Van Burnam as part of the official inquest into the death.

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In the story

Coroner Dahl appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

III: Amelia Discovers Herself
Presides over the examination, acknowledges Amelia's insights, and designates her a chief witness.
IX: Developments
Presides over the inquest, methodically questioning witnesses and handling evidence.
X: Important Evidence
Presides over the inquest and questions witnesses, including Miss Ferguson and Amelia Butterworth.
The Order Clerk
Presides over the inquest, questioning witnesses and directing the proceedings.
XII: The Keys
Presides over the inquest, questioning witnesses and pressing Franklin on family matters.
XIII: Howard van Burnam
Conducts the examination of Howard Van Burnam; presents the hat and locket as evidence.
A Serious Admission
Presides over the inquest; questions Howard and challenges his testimony.
XVI: Cogitations
Presided over the inquest; Amelia references his proceedings and Howard's statements before him.

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