The Cask · Character
Mr. Broughton
A shipping clerk with salt in his veins and romance in his head, he longs for far-off ports while tallying wine casks in a London hold.
supporting
Also known as Broughton, Tom Broughton
First appearance: part i london
As a supporting figure in The Cask, Mr. Broughton is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The young clerk who discovers the cask and takes charge of the situation.
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With Inspector Burnley (professional): Inspector Burnley works with Mr. Broughton, a fellow detective or police official, on the case. With Mr. Avery (professional): Mr. Avery and Mr. Broughton are colleagues in the…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Local Police Support
- Central Investigators and Suspects
- Victim and Extensive Supporting Cast
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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- Inspector Burnley
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- Mr. Avery
professional · positive
- Mr. Harkness
professional · positive
- Inspector Burnley
professional · positive
Inspector Burnley works with Mr. How this plays out →
- Mr. Avery
professional · positive
- Mr. Harkness
professional · positive
- Inspector Burnley
professional · positive
Inspector Burnley works with Mr. How this plays out →
- Mr. Avery
professional · positive
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Mr. Broughton appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- A Strange Consignment
- II: Inspector Burnley on the Track
- III: The Watcher on the Wall
- IV: A Midnight Interview
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