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The Mind of Mr. J. G. Reeder · Character

Lord Sellington

An aristocrat who appears in Reeder's investigations.

minor

Also known as Sellington

First appearance: the poetical policeman

Lord Sellington shows up with force in The Strange Case. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Found dead from aconitine poisoning; his will was burned, and he had a contentious relationship with his nephew.
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Lord Sellington first appears in 0000 the poetical policeman.

In The Strange Case: Found dead from aconitine poisoning; his will was burned, and he had a contentious relationship with his nephew.

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MJMr. J. G. ReederMHMr. Harry CarlinBCBertie Claude …PCPolice Constab…WEWillie EiterLSLord Sellington

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Criminal associates and suspects
  • Protagonist
  • Diverse suspects and witnesses

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SetupEscalationBreaking pointAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because Mo Liski’s psychological peak of greed and overreach is trigger…

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