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The Circular Staircase · Character

Mr. Jacob Trautman

A man who appears in connection with the bank.

minor

Also known as Mr. Trautman

First appearance: x the traders bank

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LALiddy AllenTJThomas JohnsonMJMr. JarvisDWDoctor WalkerRIRachel InnesMJMr. Jacob Trautman

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  • Other

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  • Central mystery characters
  • Peripheral witnesses and relatives
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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