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Major Stilman

A military man who appears in the story.

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Also known as Stilman

First appearance: i blackmail

Major Stilman first appears in 0000 i blackmail.

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MPMiss PettCPChristopher PettMBMr. BreretonMMMr. MallalieuBSBert StonerMSMajor Stilman

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  • Other

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  • Central suspects and witnesses
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Major Stilman in i blackmail