The Black Gang · Character
John Smith
A generic name used as an alias or minor character.
minor
First appearance: i in which things happen near barking creek
John Smith shows up with force in VI: In Which an Effusion Is Sent to the Newspapers. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A commission agent summoned by Zadowa to report on the Sheffield events, revealing the disappearance of Delmorlick and others.
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In VI: In Which an Effusion Is Sent to the Newspapers: A commission agent summoned by Zadowa to report on the Sheffield events, revealing…
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