The Clue of the Twisted Candle · Character
Sir George Haley
A baronet and acquaintance of the Lexmans.
minor
Also known as George, Sir George
First appearance: i
Sir George Haley's tie to T. X. Meredith is one of the pressures that moves The Clue of the Twisted Candle—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Chief Commissioner of Police, concerned about Kara's potential blood feud and the security of London; discusses Kara's background and request for a private police line.
Sir George Haley first appears in 0000 i.
With T. X. Meredith (professional): Sir George Haley and T. X. Meredith have a professional relationship, likely as superior or colleague in official capacities. With John Lexman (friendship): John Lexman and Sir George Haley are friends or close acquaintances, with Haley likely supporting Lexman during his ordeal. With Fred Fisher (professional): Fred Fisher and Sir George Haley have a professional connection, possibly as servant or employee.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Central Mystery Figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- T. X. Meredith
professional · positive
Sir George Haley and T. How this plays out →
- John Lexman
friendship · positive
- Fred Fisher
professional · ambivalent
- T. X. Meredith
professional · positive
Sir George Haley and T. How this plays out →
- T. X. Meredith
professional · positive
Sir George Haley and T. How this plays out →
- Fred Fisher
professional · ambivalent
- John Lexman
friendship · positive
- John Lexman
friendship · positive
- Fred Fisher
professional · ambivalent
Relationship notes
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