The Avenger · Character
Major George Staines
A military man involved in the later investigation.
minor
Also known as Major Staines, Staines
First appearance: xv two from the yard
Major George Staines's tie to Mike Brixan is one of the pressures that moves The Avenger—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Brixan's chief at the Foreign Office, who briefs him on the Elmer case and the Headhunter.
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With Mike Brixan (professional): Major Staines interacts with Mike in a professional or military context, likely as a superior or colleague. With Mike Brixan (professional): Major Staines interacts with Mike in a…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Minor Figures and Casualties
- Protagonist
- Central Investigation Team
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Michael reaches his emotional and psychological peak as he confronts the horrifying reality of Lawley Foss’s d…
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- Mike Brixan
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- Mike Brixan
professional · positive
Major Staines interacts with Mike in a professional or military context, likely as a… How this plays out →
- Mike Brixan
professional · positive
Major Staines interacts with Mike in a professional or military context, likely as a… How this plays out →
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See Major George Staines in xv two from the yard