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The Middle Temple Murder · Character

Mr. Walters

A couple who keep a lodging house where Spargo stays.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Walters, Walters, Mr. and Mrs. Walters

First appearance: v spargo wishes to specialize

Mr. Walters shows up with force in IV: The Anglo-Orient Hotel. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Landlord of the Anglo-Orient Hotel; provides the register and refreshments.
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In IV: The Anglo-Orient Hotel: Landlord of the Anglo-Orient Hotel; provides the register and refreshments. Later, in Mr. Aylmore: Landlady of the Anglo-Orient Hotel; finds a diamond in room 20 and identifies Aylmore's…

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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