The Mystery of the Blue Train · Character
Goby
A discreet private investigator employed by Van Aldin.
minor
Also known as Mr. Goby, little Mr. Goby
First appearance: Van Aldin Gets a Telegram
Goby shows up with force in In Curzon Street. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as the investigator Van Aldin intends to hire; his address is in Van Aldin's private book.
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In In Curzon Street: Mentioned as the investigator Van Aldin intends to hire; his address is in Van Aldin's private book. Later, in A Useful Gentleman: A private investigator hired by Van Aldin; provides a detailed…
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- Supporting cast and background
- Minor Russian associates
- Key suspects and witnesses
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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 Goby in Van Aldin Gets a Telegram