The Old Man in the Corner · Character
Mr. Vassall
A man involved in a mysterious disappearance.
minor
Also known as Vassall
First appearance: xx an alibi
Mr. Vassall shows up with force in XII: The Liverpool Mystery. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Partner of Winslow and Vassall; initially reluctant to send Schwarz alone with the jewels.
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In XII: The Liverpool Mystery: Partner of Winslow and Vassall; initially reluctant to send Schwarz alone with the jewels. Later, in A Cunning Rascal: Junior partner of Winslow and Vassall; the Old Man suspects him of…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Theft and disappearance
- Protagonist
- Family murder trials
- Financial scandal deaths
- Peerage and murder
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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