The Dead Letter · Character
Mr. Argyll
A prosperous lawyer and indulgent father whose comfortable household becomes the stage for a murder investigation that will shatter his family's peace.
supporting
Also known as Argyll, young Argyll
First appearance: part i i the letter
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Father of Eleanor; Richard's mentor; deeply concerned for Eleanor after the murder.
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Mr. Argyll presides over a warm, well-ordered home where his law student Richard Redfield is treated almost as a son, and where his nephew James lounges in uneasy idleness. His indulgent affection for his daughters and…
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- Central mystery characters
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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