The Innocence of Father Brown · Character
Israel Gow
A reclusive man with a peculiar obsession.
minor
Also known as Gow, old Gow
First appearance: The Honour of Israel Gow
Israel Gow shows up with force in The Honour of Israel Gow. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The deaf, solitary manservant of the late earl; seen digging potatoes in a chimney-pot hat, and later suspected of being involved in the mystery.
Israel Gow first appears in 0007 the honour of israel gow.
In The Honour of Israel Gow: The deaf, solitary manservant of the late earl; seen digging potatoes in a chimney-pot hat, and later suspected of being involved in the mystery.
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- Other
Character groups
- Diverse murder and theft suspects
- Protagonist
- Italian family crime
- Military and aristocratic scandal
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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