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Johann Wolff

German agent working under Seaman's orders.

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Also known as Wolff, this Johann Wolff

First appearance: i

Johann Wolff shows up with force in Chapter XXIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned by Seaman as having been sent to spy on their work; his presence causes unease.
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Johann Wolff first appears in 0000 i.

In Chapter XXIII: Mentioned by Seaman as having been sent to spy on their work; his presence causes unease.

Later, in Chapter XXVI: Mentioned as having vanished after visiting Dominey and now believed to be in English captivity.

See Johann Wolff in Chapter XXIIIBook page

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SESir Everard Do…MSMr. SeamanDSDoctor SchmidtPAParkinsMJMr. John Lambe…JWJohann Wolff

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  • Other

Character groups

  • German espionage network
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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