The Murders in Praed Street · Character
Wal Snyder
A young man associated with the Copperdock household.
minor
Also known as young Wal, Wal, Young Wal Snyder, young Snyder
First appearance: i the street
Wal Snyder shows up with force in II: The Herbalist. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A young man suspected by the police of involvement in Tovey's murder.
Wal Snyder first appears in 0001 i the street.
In II: The Herbalist: A young man suspected by the police of involvement in Tovey's murder. He claimed to have seen a black sailor with a scar, but Mr. Copperdock believes he invented the story.
Later, in III: The Inquest: Testifies at the inquest, describing a black-haired sailor he saw near the scene. His credibility is undermined by his criminal record and confused testimony.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Family members and local associates
- Protagonist
- Praed Street suspects and investigators
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Wal Snyder in i the street