The Door with Seven Locks · Character

John Pierce

A restless individual involved in the investigation.

minor

Also known as Pierce, Mr. John Pierce, the restless Mr. Pierce

First appearance: viii

John Pierce's tie to Dick Martin is one of the pressures that moves The Door with Seven Locks—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The restless traveler; identity as Lord Selford is disclosed.

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

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Dick Martin
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Dick Martin works with John Pierce as a fellow investigator or assistant. How this plays out →
Dick Martin
professional · positive
Dick Martin works with John Pierce as a fellow investigator or assistant. How this plays out →

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