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The Charing Cross Mystery · Character

Mr. C. Basing

A minor character with a limited role.

minor

Also known as Mr. Basing, Basing

First appearance: i the last train east

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Character Web

10 connections

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MHMiss HannafordLMLord MorradaleMWMrs. WhittinghamSRSergeant RobmoreMMMr. MatherfieldMCMr. C. Basing

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Minor Cast
  • Central Mystery Figures
  • Legal and Support Roles

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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