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The Innocence of Father Brown · Character

Espado

A criminal associate of Flambeau.

minor

Also known as Espado the Vulture

First appearance: the blue cross

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Political and naval intrigue
  • Diverse murder and theft suspects
  • Military and aristocratic scandal

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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