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The Cheyne Mystery · Character

Sam Pullar

A sailor or dockworker who provides information.

minor

Also known as Sam

First appearance: xvii on the flood tide

See Sam Pullar in xvii on the flood tideBook page

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IFInspector FrenchSDSusan DangleMSMr. SpeedwellMCMaxwell CheyneLLLloydSPSam Pullar

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  • Supporting Cast & Background
  • Core Investigation Team
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
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  • 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 Sam Pullar in xvii on the flood tide