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The Cheyne Mystery · Character

Mr. Hackworth

A stout man who appears in the investigation.

minor

Also known as Hackworth

First appearance: xv the torn hotel bill

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IFInspector FrenchCWConstable WilsonBLBlessingtonJMJoan MerrillCSCharles SimeMHMr. Hackworth

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  • Supporting Cast & Background
  • Core Investigation Team

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • 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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See Mr. Hackworth in xv the torn hotel bill