The Lazy Detective · Character

Winter

A character who speaks dryly, possibly a witness.

minor

Also known as Mr. Winter

First appearance: i

Winter's tie to Harry Labar is one of the pressures that moves The Lazy Detective—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Chief Constable of the C.I.D.; rebukes Labar for his pessimism and later notes Labar's capacity for hard work.

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With Harry Labar (professional): Harry and Winter have a professional relationship, possibly as detective and law enforcement contact. With Harry Labar (professional): Harry and Winter have a professional relationship, possibly as detective and law enforcement contact. With Harry Labar (professional): Harry and Winter have a professional relationship, possibly as detective and law enforcement contact.

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See Winter in i

Character Web

13 connections

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Relationship types

Professional
Other

Character groups

Central and minor characters
Servant and minor figures
Assorted minor and key relatives
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Harry Labar
professional · ambivalent
Harry and Winter have a professional relationship, possibly as detective and law… How this plays out →
Harry Labar
professional · ambivalent
Harry and Winter have a professional relationship, possibly as detective and law… How this plays out →
Harry Labar
professional · ambivalent
Harry and Winter have a professional relationship, possibly as detective and law… How this plays out →

Relationship notes

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See Winter in i

In the story

Winter appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Chapter II
Chief Constable of the C.I.D.; rebukes Labar for his pessimism and later notes Labar's capacity for hard work.
IV
Superior at Scotland Yard; confirms Labar will continue on the case, but warns him not to be hasty.
VI
Sends Labar a note with a suspicious personal ad from The Times.
XVIII
Accompanies Labar back to the police station for a 'heart to heart talk' after the court appearance.
XXI
Winter, the Chief Constable, counsels Labar to focus solely on Larry Hughes, hints at Labar's personal interest in Penelope Noelson, and orders Myson's return to take over divisional duties.
XXVIII
Chief Constable who chides Labar for his impetuousness and informs him of his promotion.

Chapter companion notes

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See Winter in i

See Winter in Chapter II