The Old Man in the Corner · Character
Mr. Shipman
A man involved in a forgery case.
minor
Also known as Mr. Arthur Shipman
First appearance: xxii forgery
Mr. Shipman shows up with force in IV: The Robbery in Phillimore Terrace. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The jeweller who dined with Mr.
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In IV: The Robbery in Phillimore Terrace: The jeweller who dined with Mr. Knopf and purchased £25,000 worth of diamonds, only to discover later that he too has been robbed. Later, in A Night’s Adventure: Jeweller who…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Police and forgery
- Protagonist
- Scottish murder suspects
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of the trial's…
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See Mr. Shipman in xxii forgery