The Moonstone · Character
Superintendent Seegrave
Inept local police superintendent who initially investigates the theft.
minor
Also known as Mr. Seegrave
First appearance: vii
Superintendent Seegrave shows up with force in Chapter XI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Conducts the investigation, questions servants, and requests permission to search rooms; Franklin Blake considers him an 'ass.'
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In Chapter XI: Conducts the investigation, questions servants, and requests permission to search rooms; Franklin Blake considers him an 'ass.' Later, in XII: Present at the investigation, but is dismissed by Sergeant…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Closing
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