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The Charing Cross Mystery · Character

Mr. Penteney

A minor character, possibly related to Major Penteney.

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Also known as Penteney

First appearance: i the last train east

Mr. Penteney first appears in 0000 i the last train east.

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9 connections

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MMMr. MapperleyMHMr. HetherwickMMMr. MatherfieldDCDr. Cyprian Ba…DCDr. Charles Am…MPMr. Penteney

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Minor Cast
  • Central Mystery Figures
  • Protagonist

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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