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The Brooklyn Murders · Character

Carlyle

A minor character, possibly a friend or associate.

minor

First appearance: i a family celebration

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RERobert EllerySVSir Vernon Bro…HMHorace MandlehamWBWalter BrooklynCACarlyle

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  • Other

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  • Minor witnesses and background figures
  • Protagonist
  • Core family and suspects
  • Extended acquaintances and spouses

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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