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The Incredulity of Father Brown · Character

Leonard Smyth

A man involved in a mystery.

minor

Also known as Smyth

First appearance: the dagger with wings

Leonard Smyth shows up with force in The Curse of the Golden Cross. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Present in the group, described as a lean dapper man of letters accompanying Lady Diana.
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Leonard Smyth first appears in 0008 the dagger with wings.

In The Curse of the Golden Cross: Present in the group, described as a lean dapper man of letters accompanying Lady Diana.

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PSProfessor SmaillFBFather BrownLDLady Diana WalesPTPaul T. TarrantJHJake HalketLSLeonard Smyth

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Curse and suspicion
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationBreaking pointClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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See Leonard Smyth in the dagger with wings