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The Innocence of Father Brown · Character

Harry Burke

A man involved in a mysterious death.

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First appearance: the three tools of death

Harry Burke first appears in 0013 the three tools of death.

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CKCaptain KeithLGLord GallowayFBFather BrownFLFlambeauPRPatrick RoyceHBHarry Burke

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Character groups

  • Diverse murder and theft suspects
  • Political and naval intrigue
  • Military and aristocratic scandal
  • Protagonist
  • Italian family crime
  • Philanthropist death investigation

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

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