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Claud Darrell

A man who dies under mysterious circumstances.

minor

Also known as Mr. Claud Darrell, Mr. Darrell, The poor Mr. Darrell, this Mr. Darrell

First appearance: i the unexpected guest

Claud Darrell shows up with force in XIV: The Peroxide Blonde. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Revealed as Number Four; his photograph is taken from Flossie Monro's flat, and he leaves a taunting empty frame.
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In XIV: The Peroxide Blonde: Revealed as Number Four; his photograph is taken from Flossie Monro's flat, and he leaves a taunting empty…

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HPHercule PoirotFMFlossie MonroELErnest LuttrellCLClaudieMDMademoiselle D…CDClaud Darrell

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  • Other

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  • Minor Characters and Suspects
  • Protagonist
  • Entangled Innocents and Suspects

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Claud Darrell in i the unexpected guest