The Black Gang · Character
Algy Longworth
Drummond's loyal friend and fellow member of the Black Gang, moving through the same London circles as the men he hunts.
supporting
Also known as Algy
First appearance: i in which things happen near barking creek
As a supporting figure in The Black Gang, Algy Longworth is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Meets Hugh outside the Carlton and learns of his police plans.
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Algy belongs to Drummond's tight circle of allies, the kind of man who can stand at the Ritz entrance and separate into the night on mysterious errands. His presence widens the gang's reach beyond its leader, giving the…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Core Allies and Villains
- Protagonist
- Social Circle and Minor Criminals
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Drummond’s near-drowning marks the climax because it is the moment of absolute physical and psychological extr…
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- Hugh Drummond
friendship · positive
Algy is a close friend and companion of Hugh, often joining his escapades. How this plays out →
- Hugh Drummond
friendship · positive
Algy is a close friend and companion of Hugh, often joining his escapades. How this plays out →
- Hugh Drummond
friendship · positive
Algy is a close friend and companion of Hugh, often joining his escapades. How this plays out →
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- In Which Hugh Drummond Composes a Letter
- In Which Hugh Drummond and the Reverend Theodosius Have a Little Chat
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