The Middle Temple Murder · Character
Mr. Stephens
A man who provides information about the Chamberlayne affair.
minor
First appearance: xix the chamberlayne story
Mr. Stephens shows up with force in XVIII: An Old Newspaper. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Prosecuting barrister, outlines the extent of Maitland's defalcations.
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See Mr. Stephens in xix the chamberlayne storyNarrative arc
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- Breaking point
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See Mr. Stephens in xix the chamberlayne story