The Documents in the Case · Character

Paul Harrison

The absent son and civil engineer whose dutiful letters home conceal a growing suspicion that his father's death was neither accident nor simple tragedy.

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Also known as Mr. Harrison, Harrison, Mr. Paul Harrison, young Mr. Harrison, Paul

First appearance: 1 agatha milsom to olive farebrother

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The recipient of the letter, celebrating his 36th birthday.

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With Harwood Lathom (rivalry): Harwood is a rival for Margaret's affection, and Paul is her husband, leading to jealousy and conflict. With Margaret Harrison (family): Margaret and Paul are married, but their relationship is strained by Margaret's affair and Paul's suspicions. With Margaret Harrison (family): Margaret and Paul are married, but their relationship is strained by Margaret's affair and Paul's suspicions.

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

This is the dramatic climax because it exposes the central psychological rupture: the letter reveals the lover…

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Harwood Lathom
rivalry · negative
Harwood is a rival for Margaret's affection, and Paul is her husband, leading to jealousy… How this plays out →
Margaret Harrison
family · negative
Margaret Harrison
family · negative
Harwood Lathom
rivalry · negative
Harwood is a rival for Margaret's affection, and Paul is her husband, leading to jealousy… How this plays out →
Harwood Lathom
rivalry · negative
Harwood is a rival for Margaret's affection, and Paul is her husband, leading to jealousy… How this plays out →
Margaret Harrison
family · negative

Harwood Lathom
Harwood is a rival for Margaret's affection, and Paul is her husband, leading to jealousy and conflict.
Margaret Harrison
Margaret and Paul are married, but their relationship is strained by Margaret's affair and Paul's suspicions.
Margaret Harrison
Margaret and Paul are married, but their relationship is strained by Margaret's affair and Paul's suspicions.
Harwood Lathom
Harwood is a rival for Margaret's affection, and Paul is her husband, leading to jealousy and conflict.
Harwood Lathom
Harwood is a rival for Margaret's affection, and Paul is her husband, leading to jealousy and conflict.
Margaret Harrison
Margaret and Paul are married, but their relationship is strained by Margaret's affair and Paul's suspicions.

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Paul Harrison appears across 11 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

George Harrison to Paul Harrison
The recipient of the letter, celebrating his 36th birthday.
George Harrison to Paul Harrison
Recipient of the letter; George approves his handling of the Matthews situation.
George Harrison to Paul Harrison
The recipient of the letter, working abroad in Africa.
Note by Paul Harrison
Compiles notes and letters, questioning Miss Milsom and gathering evidence.
Note by Paul Harrison
Narrator of this note, reflecting on the lack of evidence and speculating on the situation.
George Harrison to Paul Harrison
Recipient of the letter.
Margaret Harrison to Harwood Lathom
Mentioned as the son who inherits half of the estate.
Statement by Paul Harrison
Conducts his own investigation into his father's death, interviewing Munting, Mrs. Farebrother, and Agatha Milsom, and corresponding with Sir James Lubbock.
John Munting to Paul Harrison
The recipient of the letter, investigating his father's death; Munting relays Lathom's alibi and his own concerns.
Statement of Paul Harrison [Continued]
Continues his investigation, deducing the poison was added to the beef-stock and visiting St. Anthony's labs to test accessibility.
Note by Paul Harrison
Author of the concluding statement, presenting evidence and urging action against Margaret Harrison.

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