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Mr. Knopf

A businessman involved in a theft case.

minor

Also known as Mr. Ferdinand Knopf, Knopf, Mr. Knopf⁠

First appearance: IV: The Robbery in Phillimore Terrace

Mr. Knopf shows up with force in IV: The Robbery in Phillimore Terrace. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The diamond merchant who leaves for Brighton after receiving an urgent letter about his brother, leaving Robertson in charge of the diamonds.
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In IV: The Robbery in Phillimore Terrace: The diamond merchant who leaves for Brighton after receiving an urgent letter about his brother, leaving Robertson in charge of the diamonds. Later, in A Night’s Adventure:…

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor characters and witnesses
  • Protagonist
  • Police and forgery
  • Scottish murder suspects

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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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