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The Eight Strokes of the Clock · Character
Mr. Inspector
A police inspector investigating a crime.
minor
First appearance: i on the top of the tower
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Murder and theater suspects
- Protagonist
- Theft investigation team
- De Gorne household staff
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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