The Footsteps at the Lock · Character
Mr. H. Anderton
A helpful local who assists with the investigation.
minor
Also known as Mr. H. Anderton, H. Anderton, Mr. Anderton, the useful Mr. Anderton
First appearance: ii shipcote lock
Mr. H. Anderton shows up with force in XIX: The Story Nigel Told. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The alias used by Derek to establish an overlapping identity before his disappearance.
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