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Bagley

A minor character, possibly a servant or local.

minor

First appearance: part i v mr burton the detective

Bagley shows up with force in IX: The Spider and the Fly. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as being in the library of the gambling house; left there by Mr.
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See Bagley in part i v mr burton the detective

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JAJames ArgyllMBMr. BurtonLSLeesy SullivanRRRichard RedfieldBABagley

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor household and background figures
  • Central mystery characters
  • Protagonist

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Bagley in part i v mr burton the detective
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