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

Mr. Stephen Billingham

A character involved in the plot's criminal aspects.

minor

Also known as Billingham, Mr. Billingham

First appearance: the poetical policeman

Mr. Stephen Billingham shows up with force in The Stealer of Marble. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as a friend of Telfer's secretary (Margaret Belman), under investigation for stealing company funds.
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Mr. Stephen Billingham first appears in 0000 the poetical policeman.

In The Stealer of Marble: Mentioned as a friend of Telfer's secretary (Margaret Belman), under investigation for stealing company funds.

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Character Web

5 connections

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MJMr. J. G. ReederMSMr. Sidney Tel…MMMiss Margaret …BCBertie Claude …MLMr. LiskiMSMr. Stephen Billingham

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Police and underworld figures
  • Protagonist
  • Criminal associates and suspects
  • Diverse suspects and witnesses

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

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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