The Man in the Brown Suit · Character
Mr. Flemming
A passenger on the ship who dies under suspicious circumstances.
minor
First appearance: iv
Mr. Flemming shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The family solicitor who informs Anne of her inheritance and invites her to stay with his family in London.
Mr. Flemming first appears in 0006 iv.
In II: The family solicitor who informs Anne of her inheritance and invites her to stay with his family in London.
Later, in III: Accompanies Anne to the inquest and helps make arrangements.
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- Other
Character groups
- Passengers and investigators
- Criminal network suspects
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it reveals the central deception—Harry is actually Lucas, not Eard…
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See Mr. Flemming in iv