The Club of Queer Trades · Character
Burrows
A large man involved in the strange seclusion of an old lady.
minor
Also known as Mr. Burrows, The gigantic Burrows
First appearance: The Eccentric Seclusion of the Old Lady
Burrows's tie to Basil Grant is one of the pressures that moves The Club of Queer Trades—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A large, strong Oxford student who debates science and philosophy, and physically overpowers the Grants during the scuffle.
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With Basil Grant (professional): Burrows is a member of the Club of Queer Trades and interacts with Basil Grant in a professional capacity. With Rupert Grant (friendship): Burrows and Rupert Grant are friends and fellow…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Vicar's Visit Mystery
- Protagonist
- Great Reputation Case
- Old Lady's Seclusion
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Climax.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the moment when Rupert Grant's cold, logical reasoning—wh…
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- Basil Grant
professional · positive
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- Rupert Grant
friendship · positive
- Basil Grant
professional · positive
Burrows is a member of the Club of Queer Trades and interacts with Basil Grant in a… How this plays out →
- Rupert Grant
friendship · positive
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