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The Middle Temple Murder · Character

Starkey

A man mentioned in connection with the stamp dealing subplot.

minor

First appearance: ix the dealer in rare stamps

Starkey shows up with force in Market Milcaster. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Member of the Octoneumenoi club who greets Spargo and mentions club committee matters.
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  • Background & Supporting Cast
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  • Breaking point
  • Closing

This is the dramatic climax because it reveals the psychological reversal where Myerst, the captured extortion…

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See Starkey in ix the dealer in rare stamps