The House Without a Key · Character
Lieutenant Booth
A naval officer involved in the investigation.
minor
Also known as Booth
First appearance: xv the man from india
Lieutenant Booth shows up with force in XXIII: Moonlight at the Crossroads. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Is with Carlota on the float, demonstrates a dive at John Quincy's request, and is tricked into leaving them alone.
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In XXIII: Moonlight at the Crossroads: Is with Carlota on the float, demonstrates a dive at John Quincy's request, and is tricked into…
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