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Mac

A Scottish acquaintance of Raffles, possibly a police officer.

minor

Also known as Mac

First appearance: nine points of the law

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LMLady MelroseVCViscount CrowleyLALord AmerstethMAMac

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Raffles' social and criminal contacts
  • Raffles' criminal associates

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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