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Forbes
A minor character, possibly a secretary or companion.
minor
Also known as Miss Forbes
First appearance: ii in which scotland yard sits up and takes notice
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Narrative arc
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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