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The Man in the Queue · Character

Roddy

A young boy who appears briefly.

minor

First appearance: ii inspector grant

Roddy shows up with force in XI: Carninnish. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The hirsute driver of the hotel Ford who drives Grant to Carninnish and provides local information.
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IGInspector GrantMDMr. DrysdaleMEMrs. EverettGLGerald LamontLOLoganRORoddy

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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