The Insidious Dr. Fu-Manchu · Character
Sir Crichton Davey
Deceased diplomat whose death is linked to Fu-Manchu's activities.
minor
Also known as Sir Crichton, Crichton
First appearance: II
Sir Crichton Davey's tie to Nayland Smith 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 his library; had a red mark on his hand and gasped 'The red hand' before dying.
Sir Crichton Davey first appears in 0001 ii.
With Nayland Smith (professional): Sir Crichton Davey is a high-ranking official or expert who provides Smith with resources and authority in the investigation. With Nayland Smith (professional): Sir Crichton Davey is a high-ranking official or expert who provides Smith with resources and authority in the investigation.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Primary protagonists and antagonists
- Protagonist
- Minor allies and henchmen
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Nayland Smith
professional · positive
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- Nayland Smith
professional · positive
Sir Crichton Davey is a high-ranking official or expert who provides Smith with resources… How this plays out →
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