The Innocence of Father Brown · Character
Commandant O'Brien
A military officer involved in a mysterious death.
minor
Also known as O'Brien, Commandant Neil O'Brien, The Commandant, Mr. Neil O'Brien, Mr. O'Brien, Neil, Neil O'Brien
First appearance: the sign of the broken sword
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Suspected of murder but cleared by Lady Margaret's testimony; later receives his sword back.
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Character groups
- Military and aristocratic scandal
- Protagonist
- Philanthropist death investigation
- Italian family crime
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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