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John Stringer

A lawyer in London consulted by Mr. Toogood in the Crawley case.

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Also known as Mr. Stringer, Stringer, Mr. John Stringer

First appearance: xlii mr toogood travels professionally

John Stringer shows up with force in Mr. Toogood at The Dragon of Wantly. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Landlord of The Dragon of Wantly, gouty and confused; Toogood questions him about the cheque.
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MWMrs. WalkerLLLord LuftonLLLady LuftonMTMr. ThumbleMPMiss PrettymanJSJohn Stringer

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Crawley family associates
  • Extended cast and minor characters
  • Central plot characters

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