The Incredulity of Father Brown · Character
John Elias
A smiling man involved in a mystery.
minor
Also known as Elias, the smiling Elias, Mr. Elias
First appearance: the curse of the golden cross
John Elias shows up with force in The Ghost of Gideon Wise. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Bolshevist leader; described as a narrow-faced rascal and compared to Stein.
John Elias first appears in 0007 the curse of the golden cross.
In The Ghost of Gideon Wise: Bolshevist leader; described as a narrow-faced rascal and compared to Stein.
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Character groups
- Gideon Wise affair
- Protagonist
- Curse and suspicion
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See John Elias in the curse of the golden cross