The Mystery of a Hansom Cab · Character
Malcolm Royston
The cabman who drove the hansom cab on the night of the murder.
minor
Also known as Royston, The cabman Royston, cabman Royston
First appearance: the mystery of a hansom cab
Malcolm Royston shows up with force in What the Argus Said. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The cabman who discovered the body and reported the murder to the police.
Malcolm Royston first appears in 0001 the mystery of a hansom cab.
In What the Argus Said: The cabman who discovered the body and reported the murder to the police.
Later, in II: The Evidence at the Inquest: The cabman who drove the deceased and the suspect; gives detailed testimony about the man in the light coat.
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- Core mystery participants
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Malcolm Royston appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- What the Argus Said
- II: The Evidence at the Inquest
- She Was a True Woman
- XIV: Another Richmond in the Field
- The Argus Gives Its Opinion
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