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The Eight Strokes of the Clock · Character

Mercury

A statue that is central to a mystery.

minor

First appearance: viii at the sign of mercury

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PRPrince RénineHDHortense DanielPAPancaldiMEMercury

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended family and associates
  • Protagonist
  • De Gorne household staff
  • Murder and theater suspects

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SetupBreaking pointAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
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  • Closing

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