The Cheyne Mystery · Character
Inspector Barnes
A police inspector assisting French.
minor
Also known as Barnes
First appearance: xiii inspector french takes charge
Inspector Barnes shows up with force in XIX: The Message of the Tracing. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Nautical expert consulted by French; provides background on the Silurian's sinking and the gold bullion.
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Cheyne reaches his emotional peak here, choking with rage and nearly attacking Dangle, but is forced into utte…
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