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The Canary Murder Case · Character

Alys La Fosse

Blonde actress and friend of the victim.

minor

Also known as Miss Alys La Fosse, Alys, Miss La Fosse

First appearance: vii a nameless visitor

Alys La Fosse shows up with force in Significant Disclosures. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Close friend of Margaret Odell; initially hostile but eventually reveals her engagement to Louis Mannix and provides his alibi for the murder night.
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In Significant Disclosures: Close friend of Margaret Odell; initially hostile but eventually reveals her engagement to Louis Mannix and provides his alibi for the murder night. Later, in Checking an Alibi: Referenced…

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SPSpotswoodePVPhilo VanceJFJohn F.-X. Mar…MOMargaret OdellDLDoctor LindquistALAlys La Fosse

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Secondary witnesses and associates
  • Primary investigation team
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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