The Mystery of 31, New Inn · Character
Samuel Wilkins
A witness who provides a key statement in the case.
minor
Also known as Wilkins, Mr. Samuel Wilkins
First appearance: The Statement of Samuel Wilkins
Samuel Wilkins's tie to John Thorndyke is one of the pressures that moves The Mystery of 31, New Inn—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A cabman who provides a detailed statement about transporting an elderly couple to New Inn on a foggy March evening.
Samuel Wilkins first appears in 0015 xiii the statement of samuel wilkins.
With John Thorndyke (professional): Samuel Wilkins is a minor witness or servant who provides information to Thorndyke. With John Thorndyke (professional): Samuel Wilkins is a minor witness or servant who provides information to Thorndyke. With John Thorndyke (professional): Samuel Wilkins is a minor witness or servant who provides information to Thorndyke.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Key witnesses and assistants
- Core investigation team
- Peripheral figures and suspects
- Protagonist
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- John Thorndyke
professional · positive
Samuel Wilkins is a minor witness or servant who provides information to Thorndyke. How this plays out →
- John Thorndyke
professional · positive
Samuel Wilkins is a minor witness or servant who provides information to Thorndyke. How this plays out →
- John Thorndyke
professional · positive
Samuel Wilkins is a minor witness or servant who provides information to Thorndyke. How this plays out →
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See Samuel Wilkins in The Statement of Samuel WilkinsIn the story
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See Samuel Wilkins in The Statement of Samuel Wilkins