The Cheyne Mystery · Character
Charles Sime
A man who provides information to the investigators.
minor
Also known as Sime, Mr. Sime
First appearance: A Tale of Two Cities
Charles Sime's tie to Maxwell Cheyne is one of the pressures that moves The Cheyne Mystery—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Previously known as Lewisham; he assists with the photography and is a member of the gang.
Charles Sime first appears in 0015 xvi a tale of two cities.
With Maxwell Cheyne (social): Charles Sime and Maxwell Cheyne are social acquaintances, possibly from the same community or events. With Maxwell Cheyne (social): Charles Sime and Maxwell Cheyne are social acquaintances, possibly from the same community or events. With Maxwell Cheyne (social): Charles Sime and Maxwell Cheyne are social acquaintances, possibly from the same community or events.
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Character Web
23 connectionsA slice of how Charles Sime sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Core Investigation Team
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Cheyne reaches his emotional peak here, choking with rage and nearly attacking Dangle, but is forced into utte…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Maxwell Cheyne
social · positive
Charles Sime and Maxwell Cheyne are social acquaintances, possibly from the same… How this plays out →
- Maxwell Cheyne
social · positive
Charles Sime and Maxwell Cheyne are social acquaintances, possibly from the same… How this plays out →
- Maxwell Cheyne
social · positive
Charles Sime and Maxwell Cheyne are social acquaintances, possibly from the same… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Charles Sime in A Tale of Two CitiesIn the story
Charles Sime appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- VI: The House in Hopefield Avenue
- XII: In the Enemy's Lair
- XIII: Inspector French Takes Charge
- XV: The Torn Hotel Bill
- A Tale of Two Cities
Chapter companion notes
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See Charles Sime in A Tale of Two Cities