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The Cheyne Mystery · Character

Sergeant Carter

A police sergeant assisting French.

minor

Also known as Carter

First appearance: xiii inspector french takes charge

Sergeant Carter shows up with force in XV: The Torn Hotel Bill. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Assists French in searches and interviews.
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MCMaxwell CheyneIFInspector FrenchJMJoan MerrillCSCharles SimeSDSusan DangleSCSergeant Carter

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting Cast & Background
  • Protagonist
  • 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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