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The Footsteps at the Lock · Theme
Revenge and Justice
How The Footsteps at the Lock develops Revenge and Justice.
Derek's elaborate scheme to frame Nigel for murder stems from his belief that Nigel caused a woman's death and escaped punishment, turning the plot into a twisted form of moral vengeance.
Where it surfaces
- XXIV: Backed Both Ways
Derek's motive is to have Nigel punished for a past death, seeking a twisted form of justice through framing.