The Murders in Praed Street · Character
Ben Colburn
An elderly resident of Praed Street, a friend of Ludgrove.
minor
Also known as old Ben Colburn, Ben Colburn, Old Ben Colburn, Old Ben, old Ben, Ben
First appearance: i the street
Ben Colburn shows up with force in IV: The Poisoned Pipe-Stem. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Recently deceased; received a counter marked 'II' before his death, which Copperdock now possesses.
Ben Colburn first appears in 0001 i the street.
In IV: The Poisoned Pipe-Stem: Recently deceased; received a counter marked 'II' before his death, which Copperdock now possesses.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Praed Street suspects and investigators
- Family members and local associates
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it delivers the psychological peak of dread and revelation as Prof…
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See Ben Colburn in i the street