The Charing Cross Mystery · Character
Appleyard
A minor character mentioned in the story.
minor
First appearance: i the last train east
Appleyard shows up with force in VIII: Fligwood’s Rents. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A chemist who reported Granett's visit to his shop on the night of Hannaford's death, leading to the discovery of Granett's address.
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In VIII: Fligwood’s Rents: A chemist who reported Granett's visit to his shop on the night of Hannaford's death, leading to the discovery…
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- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Appleyard in i the last train east