The Old Man in the Corner · Character
Mr. Schwarz
A young jeweller whose bag of banknotes vanishes into the hands of a man posing as a Russian police officer, teaching him the price of trusting a title.
supporting
Also known as young Schwarz, Young Schwarz, Schwarz, poor young Schwarz, young Mr. Schwarz
First appearance: iv the robbery in phillimore terrace
As a supporting figure in The Old Man in the Corner, Mr. Schwarz is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Young German clerk sent to deliver jewels; duped by forged banknotes and later disappears.
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With Mrs. Owen (professional): Mr. Schwarz and Mrs. Owen are involved in a financial or business relationship that turns sinister. With Mrs. Owen (professional): Mr. Schwarz and Mrs. Owen are involved in a financial or…
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- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Financial scandal deaths
- Protagonist
- Scottish murder suspects
- Family murder trials
- Theft and disappearance
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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