The Incredulity of Father Brown · Character
Barnard Blake
A bland man involved in a mystery.
minor
Also known as the bland Mr. Blake, Mr. Barnard Blake, Blake
First appearance: the resurrection of father brown
Barnard Blake shows up with force in The Arrow of Heaven. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The lawyer for the millionaire, who argues for legal proceedings.
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- Darnaway haunting
- Protagonist
- Golden cross mystery
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