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The Eight Strokes of the Clock · Character
Morisseau
A police inspector who assists in investigations.
minor
Also known as M. Morisseau, Inspector Morisseau
First appearance: ii the water bottle
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Theft investigation team
- Protagonist
- De Gorne household staff
- Murder and theater suspects
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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