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Mrs. Templeton

A woman whose son is involved with the Big Four.

minor

Also known as young Templeton, the young Templeton

First appearance: x we investigate at croftlands

Mrs. Templeton's tie to Hercule Poirot is one of the pressures that moves The Big Four—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Hercule Poirot (professional): Mrs. Templeton is a client or witness who seeks Poirot's help or is involved in the…

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DTDr. TrevesDQDr. QuentinCHCaptain HastingsHPHercule PoirotMTMr. TempletonMTMrs. Templeton

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Entangled Innocents and Suspects
  • Minor Characters and Suspects
  • Medical and Support Personnel
  • Core Conspirators and Victims
  • Protagonist

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

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See Mrs. Templeton in x we investigate at croftlands
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