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Billy Purvis

A violent criminal who threatens Raffles and Bunny.

minor

Also known as That brute Purvis, Billy Purvis, Purvis

First appearance: A Costume Piece

Billy Purvis shows up with force in A Costume Piece. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Rosenthall's pugilist, who nearly attacks Raffles but is outmaneuvered.
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Billy Purvis first appears in 0005 a costume piece.

In A Costume Piece: Rosenthall's pugilist, who nearly attacks Raffles but is outmaneuvered.

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AJA. J. RafflesRRReuben Rosenth…BUBunnyIMInspector Mack…LALord AmerstethBPBilly Purvis

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Raffles' criminal associates
  • Protagonist

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

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See Billy Purvis in A Costume Piece
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