The Big Bow Mystery · Character

Peter Crowl

A Bow neighbor with a short fuse and a long memory, quick to shout and quicker to take offense, he is drawn into the case as witness and suspect alike.

supporting

Also known as Crowl

First appearance: i

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Cobbler who hosts Denzil; mentions Tom Mortlake's earlier denunciation of Arthur Constant.

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Crowl belongs to the same cramped, gossipy world of Glover Street, where everyone knows everyone's business and nobody forgets a slight. His volatile temper makes him useful to the police and dangerous to himself, since…

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Denzil Cantercot
friendship · positive
Crowl, a journalist, collaborates with Cantercot on writing and shares a camaraderie of… How this plays out →
Tom Mortlake
friendship · positive
Mrs. Drabdump
social · ambivalent
Denzil Cantercot
friendship · positive
Crowl, a journalist, collaborates with Cantercot on writing and shares a camaraderie of… How this plays out →
Tom Mortlake
friendship · positive
Mrs. Drabdump
social · ambivalent
Denzil Cantercot
friendship · positive
Crowl, a journalist, collaborates with Cantercot on writing and shares a camaraderie of… How this plays out →
Mrs. Drabdump
social · ambivalent
Tom Mortlake
friendship · positive

Denzil Cantercot
Crowl, a journalist, collaborates with Cantercot on writing and shares a camaraderie of the trade.
Tom Mortlake
Crowl and Mortlake share a friendly rapport, often discussing the case and local gossip.
Mrs. Drabdump
They are neighbors and casual acquaintances, interacting mainly about the murder and local events.
Denzil Cantercot
Crowl, a journalist, collaborates with Cantercot on writing and shares a camaraderie of the trade.
Tom Mortlake
Crowl and Mortlake share a friendly rapport, often discussing the case and local gossip.
Mrs. Drabdump
They are neighbors and casual acquaintances, interacting mainly about the murder and local events.
Denzil Cantercot
Crowl, a journalist, collaborates with Cantercot on writing and shares a camaraderie of the trade.
Mrs. Drabdump
They are neighbors and casual acquaintances, interacting mainly about the murder and local events.
Tom Mortlake
Crowl and Mortlake share a friendly rapport, often discussing the case and local gossip.

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Peter Crowl appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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Cobbler who hosts Denzil; mentions Tom Mortlake's earlier denunciation of Arthur Constant.
VII
Hosts Denzil in his room, argues about beauty and nature, and is unhappy about his wife's mood and the rainy holiday.
VIII
Receives a ticket to the unveiling from Mortlake; accompanies Denzil to the Club.
The Riot at the Unveiling
Leads the crowd in defiance, turns off the gas to help Mortlake escape, later eats supper with a bandaged head.
The Trial of Tom Mortlake
Testifies reluctantly, affirming Mortlake's initial mistrust of Constant but claiming it faded.

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