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The Murder at the Vicarage · Character
Manning
A name mentioned in the investigation.
minor
First appearance: the murder at the vicarage
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- Other
Character groups
- Village community and background figures
- Primary suspects and investigators
- Minor supporting characters
- Protagonist
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