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Mr. Cadby

British official who falls prey to Fu-Manchu's schemes.

minor

Also known as Cadby, poor Cadby

First appearance: vi

Mr. Cadby's tie to Inspector Weymouth is one of the pressures that moves The Insidious Dr. Fu-Manchu—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Found dead in the Thames; his body bears mutilations similar to previous victims, and a false Chinese pigtail and wig are discovered on him.
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Mr. Cadby first appears in 0005 vi.

With Inspector Weymouth (professional): Mr. Cadby is a subordinate or colleague of Weymouth, assisting in police operations against Fu-Manchu. With Nayland Smith (professional): Mr. Cadby is a police officer or agent who reports to Smith and helps execute his plans. With Nayland Smith (professional): Mr. Cadby is a police officer or agent who reports to Smith and helps execute his plans.

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Character Web

9 connections

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IWInspector Weym…NSNayland SmithSLSir Lionel Bar…DFDr. Fu-ManchuDPDr. PetrieMCMr. Cadby

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  • Professional
  • Other

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  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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