The Midnight Guest · Character
Sir James Seton
A titled gentleman with connections to the case.
minor
Also known as Seton, Sir James, James
First appearance: ii no 1 fitzjohn square
Sir James Seton shows up with force in III: The Mark of the Beast. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Arrives wounded at Ravenspur's dinner party after being attacked by a man who mistook him for Ravenspur.
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In III: The Mark of the Beast: Arrives wounded at Ravenspur's dinner party after being attacked by a man who mistook him for Ravenspur. Later, in IV: A Woman’s Face: Guest who is attacked outside the house; later…
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- Central suspects and witnesses
- Protagonist
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- Aftermath
- Closing
Walter reaches the emotional and psychological peak of his investigation as he finally confronts Lord Ravenspu…
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