The D’Arblay Mystery · Character
Dr. Usher
Local physician involved in the case.
minor
Also known as Usher
First appearance: iv mr bendelow
Dr. Usher's tie to Jonathan Crile is one of the pressures that moves The D’Arblay Mystery—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Gray visits him; Usher mentions the death of Jonathan Crile and his former patient.
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With Jonathan Crile (professional): Dr. Usher and Jonathan Crile have a professional association, possibly medical or legal. With Dr. Thorndyke (professional): Thorndyke and Dr. Usher consult as fellow medical or…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Hidden Agenda Conspirators
- Protagonist
- Central Mystery Participants
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- Jonathan Crile
professional · ambivalent
- Dr. Thorndyke
professional · positive
- Dr. Thorndyke
professional · positive
- Jonathan Crile
professional · ambivalent
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