The Black Gang · Character
Charles Latter
An unpleasant MP engaged in unpleasant work, who begs Scotland Yard for protection from the Black Gang and ends up mad instead.
supporting
Also known as Latter, Mr. Charles Latter, Mr. Latter, old Latter, poor old Latter
First appearance: In Which Charles Latter, M.P., Goes Mad
As a supporting figure in The Black Gang, Charles Latter is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Receives instructions from the Count, showing his involvement and fear of the Black Gang.
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Latter is the story's first casualty and its clearest warning: a man whose political respectability masks dirty business, and whose terror of the Gang is entirely earned. Drummond's account of the house-party that…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Core Allies and Villains
- Protagonist
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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
rivalry · negative
Charles Latter is a rival and antagonist to Hugh, often working against him. How this plays out →
- Delmorlick
professional · negative
- Count Zadowa
professional · negative
- Sir Bryan Johnstone
rivalry · negative
- Hugh Drummond
rivalry · negative
Charles Latter is a rival and antagonist to Hugh, often working against him. How this plays out →
- Count Zadowa
professional · negative
- Delmorlick
professional · negative
- Hugh Drummond
rivalry · negative
Charles Latter is a rival and antagonist to Hugh, often working against him. How this plays out →
- Sir Bryan Johnstone
rivalry · negative
- Sir Bryan Johnstone
rivalry · negative
- Delmorlick
professional · negative
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See Charles Latter in In Which Charles Latter, M.P., Goes MadIn the story
Charles Latter appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- In Which Count Zadowa Gets a Shock
- In Which Charles Latter, M.P., Goes Mad
- VI: In Which an Effusion Is Sent to the Newspapers
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See Charles Latter in In Which Charles Latter, M.P., Goes Mad