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John Munsey

A man drawn into the orbit of the Four Just Men.

minor

Also known as Mr. Munsey, John, Munsey, Mr. John Munsey

First appearance: the man who hated earthworms

John Munsey shows up with force in The Man with the Canine Teeth. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Professor's nephew and former assistant, present at the crime scene when Fare and the others arrive.
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John Munsey first appears in 0004 the man who hated earthworms.

In The Man with the Canine Teeth: Professor's nephew and former assistant, present at the crime scene when Fare and the others arrive.

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JPJean ProtheroGBGregory BallamLPLord PerthamLGLeon GonsalezSTStephen TablemanJMJohn Munsey

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Academic and Familial Ties
  • Noble and Criminal Entanglements
  • Minor and Supporting Cast
  • Noble Household Drama
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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