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Captain Harvey

A military man who is a suspect in the case.

minor

Also known as Harvey

First appearance: v disappearance of a scientist

Captain Harvey shows up with force in Number Four Wins a Trick. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A member of the Intelligence Service who brings news that Li Chang Yen has isolated China, and that Abe Ryland and Madame Olivier are moving toward Italy.
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