The Old Man in the Corner · Character
Karl Müller
A German man suspected of a crime.
minor
Also known as Müller
First appearance: xii the liverpool mystery
Karl Müller shows up with force in I: The Fenchurch Street Mystery. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A fat, oily-looking German friend of Kershaw.
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In I: The Fenchurch Street Mystery: A fat, oily-looking German friend of Kershaw. He lent Kershaw £2 and accompanied Mrs. Kershaw to report the disappearance. Later, in II: A Millionaire in the Dock: Friend of Kershaw…
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- Poisoning and forgery
- Police and forgery
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Karl Müller in xii the liverpool mystery