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Mr. Haywhistle

A minor character mentioned at the house party.

minor

First appearance: i candlelight

Mr. Haywhistle shows up with force in XXVI: Cherchez la Femme. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Garage owner who initially resists but cooperates after learning the car is a stolen Rolls; provides key information about Whitby's plans.
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Mr. Haywhistle first appears in 0002 i candlelight.

In XXVI: Cherchez la Femme: Garage owner who initially resists but cooperates after learning the car is a stolen Rolls; provides key information about Whitby's plans.

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MWMartin WattDGDr. George Abb…DWDr. White WhitbyMPMichael Prende…MHMr. Haywhistle

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Secondary or Minor Figures
  • Black Dudley House Party
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Closing

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