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Mr. Edward Boland

A person of interest.

minor

Also known as Mr. Boland, Boland

First appearance: i the purple sickle

Mr. Edward Boland shows up with force in XVIII: When Greek Meets Greek. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The local resident who finds the paper darts and contacts Scotland Yard, providing critical information.
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Mr. Edward Boland first appears in 0000 i the purple sickle.

In XVIII: When Greek Meets Greek: The local resident who finds the paper darts and contacts Scotland Yard, providing critical information.

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MFMrs. FrenchSOSergeant OrmsbyIJInspector Jose…SCSergeant CarterSMSir Mortimer E…MEMr. Edward Boland

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  • Extended cast and background figures
  • Core investigation team
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Molly Moran’s…

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See Mr. Edward Boland in i the purple sickle
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