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The Canary Murder Case · Character

Emery

Police officer who assists with the investigation.

minor

First appearance: xv four possibilities

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PVPhilo VanceGUGuilfoyleIBInspector Bren…JFJohn F.-X. Mar…EHErnest HeathEMEmery

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Secondary witnesses and associates
  • Primary investigation team
  • Protagonist

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

In this excerpt, the dramatic climax occurs when Vance reveals that the police report omits Miss La Fosse’s na…

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