The Old Man in the Corner · Character
Mr. Buchanan
A man involved in a mysterious death.
minor
First appearance: xxxiv the mysterious death in percy street
Mr. Buchanan shows up with force in XVI: “Non Proven”. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Jeweller who testified that the accused tried to sell him diamond earrings; his evidence was discredited.
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- Minor characters and witnesses
- Noble crime ring
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