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Ivan

A Russian servant who provides information to Poirot.

minor

Also known as the honest Ivan

First appearance: viii in the house of the enemy

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HPHercule PoirotDSDr. SavaronoffJIJohn InglesDQDr. QuentinCHCaptain HastingsIVIvan

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Scientific and Technical Experts
  • Protagonist
  • Allies and Informants
  • Medical and Support Personnel
  • Core Conspirators and Victims

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

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