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Mrs. Raikes

A local woman with a questionable reputation.

minor

Also known as Raikes

First appearance: vii poirot pays his debts

Mrs. Raikes first appears in 0008 vii poirot pays his debts.

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EHEvelyn HowardEIEmily InglethorpMAManningMPMr. PhilipsAIAlfred Ingleth…MRMrs. Raikes

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  • Minor witnesses and townspeople
  • Primary suspects and investigators
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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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