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Fosdick

A minor character who assists in the investigation.

minor

Also known as Mr. Fosdick

First appearance: i faced with reality

Fosdick shows up with force in VII: What Was the Secret?. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Australian from Melbourne who, with Stephens, reveals Ashton's boast about a secret affecting a first family.
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Character Web

10 connections

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AAArmitstead Ash…MPMr. PawleSTStephensRVRichard VinerMWMiss WickhamFOFosdick

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor assistants and servants
  • Central suspects and investigators
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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