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Lord Staveley

A minor character, possibly a peer or official.

minor

Also known as Staveley

First appearance: ii in which scotland yard sits up and takes notice

Lord Staveley first appears in 0001 ii in which scotland yard sits up and takes notice.

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HDHugh DrummondDEDennySBSir Bryan John…LMLady MantonTJTed JerninghamLSLord Staveley

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  • Protagonist
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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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