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The Murders in Praed Street · Character

Mr. Lacey

A resident of Praed Street, possibly a witness.

minor

Also known as Lacey

First appearance: i the street

Mr. Lacey shows up with force in IX: A Strange Affair. The page is where that presence becomes real.

New tenant of the empty house; arranged for Martin to inspect the drains.
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Mr. Lacey first appears in 0001 i the street.

In IX: A Strange Affair: New tenant of the empty house; arranged for Martin to inspect the drains.

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Character Web

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MJMr. Jacob MartinDMDr. MorlandsonMRMr. Richard Pa…MSMr. Samuel Cop…MBMr. BriggsMLMr. Lacey

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor witnesses and community members
  • 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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See Mr. Lacey in i the street
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