The Old Man in the Corner · Character
Charles Lavender
An old man whose death is investigated.
minor
Also known as Lavender, old Lavender
First appearance: xxviii the regent s park murder
Charles Lavender's tie to Lord Arthur Skelmerton is one of the pressures that moves The Old Man in the Corner—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Victim of the murder, a well-known bookmaker.
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With Lord Arthur Skelmerton (professional): Charles Lavender and Lord Arthur Skelmerton are often co-conspirators or associates in criminal enterprises. With Lord Arthur Skelmerton (professional): Charles Lavender and…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Noble crime ring
- Protagonist
- Scottish murder suspects
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Lord Arthur Skelmerton
professional · negative
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professional · negative
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professional · negative
Charles Lavender and Lord Arthur Skelmerton are often co-conspirators or associates in… How this plays out →
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