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Sir Aaron Armstrong

A famous philanthropist whose death is ruled a suicide.

minor

Also known as Byron, Sir Aaron, Aaron, Armstrong

First appearance: The Three Tools of Death

Sir Aaron Armstrong shows up with force in The Three Tools of Death. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The deceased philanthropist, whose cheerfulness masked a troubled household.
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Sir Aaron Armstrong first appears in 0013 the three tools of death.

In The Three Tools of Death: The deceased philanthropist, whose cheerfulness masked a troubled household.

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PRPatrick RoyceFBFather BrownGIGilderMAMagnusMEMertonSASir Aaron Armstrong

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Philanthropist death investigation
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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