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The Murders in Praed Street · Character

Mr. Goodwin

A character mentioned in passing during the investigation.

minor

Also known as Goodwin

First appearance: i the street

Mr. Goodwin shows up with force in X: At Scotland Yard. The page is where that presence becomes real.

An elderly retired manufacturer who died of shock after receiving counter V in the mail.
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Mr. Goodwin first appears in 0001 i the street.

In X: At Scotland Yard: An elderly retired manufacturer who died of shock after receiving counter V in the mail.

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Character Web

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MEMr. Elmer Ludg…DPDr. PriestleyTPThe ProfessorDMDr. MorlandsonMJMr. Jacob MartinMGMr. Goodwin

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Family members and local associates
  • Praed Street suspects and investigators

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • 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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