The Middle Temple Murder · Character
James Criedir
A young man from Market Milcaster with a connection to the Aylmore family.
minor
Also known as Jim, Mr. James Criedir, Mr. Criedir, Criedir
First appearance: xv market milcaster
James Criedir's tie to Frank Spargo is one of the pressures that moves The Middle Temple Murder—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Retired stamp dealer who met Marbury and gave him Cardlestone's address; provides key information about Marbury's visit and the rare stamps.
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With Frank Spargo (professional): James Criedir is a minor witness or associate Frank interviews during the investigation. With Frank Spargo (professional): James Criedir is a minor witness or associate Frank interviews…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Minor Witnesses & Assistants
- Central Mystery Figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it reveals the psychological reversal where Myerst, the captured extortion…
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- Frank Spargo
professional · ambivalent
James Criedir is a minor witness or associate Frank interviews during the investigation. How this plays out →
- Frank Spargo
professional · ambivalent
James Criedir is a minor witness or associate Frank interviews during the investigation. How this plays out →
- Frank Spargo
professional · ambivalent
James Criedir is a minor witness or associate Frank interviews during the investigation. How this plays out →
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James Criedir appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See James Criedir in xv market milcaster