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The Four Just Men · Character

Constable Howard

A uniformed policeman involved in the investigation.

minor

Also known as Howard

First appearance: iii the faithful commons

Constable Howard shows up with force in The Pocketbook. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Examines the stolen pocketbook, deciphers the coded notes, and brings it to Superintendent Falmouth, earning his promotion.
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  • Other

Character groups

  • Investigative support and comic relief
  • Protagonist
  • Criminal and police network

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Constable Howard in iii the faithful commons