The Old Man in the Corner · Character
Richard Frobisher
A man whose mysterious death is investigated.
minor
Also known as Mr. Richard Frobisher
First appearance: XXXVI: The End
Richard Frobisher's tie to Polly Burton is one of the pressures that moves The Old Man in the Corner—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned as Polly's jealous friend who dislikes her spending time with the old man; he argues with her about the case's possible solutions.
Richard Frobisher first appears in 0037 xxxvi the end.
With Polly Burton (romantic): Polly Burton and Richard Frobisher are engaged or romantically involved, with Richard being a supportive partner. With Polly Burton (romantic): Polly Burton and Richard Frobisher are engaged or romantically involved, with Richard being a supportive partner. With Polly Burton (romantic): Polly Burton and Richard Frobisher are engaged or romantically involved, with Richard being a supportive partner.
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- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Minor characters and witnesses
- Scottish murder suspects
- Financial scandal deaths
- Protagonist
- Noble crime ring
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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- Polly Burton
romantic · positive
Polly Burton and Richard Frobisher are engaged or romantically involved, with Richard… How this plays out →
- Polly Burton
romantic · positive
Polly Burton and Richard Frobisher are engaged or romantically involved, with Richard… How this plays out →
- Polly Burton
romantic · positive
Polly Burton and Richard Frobisher are engaged or romantically involved, with Richard… How this plays out →
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See Richard Frobisher in XXXVI: The EndIn the story
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See Richard Frobisher in XXXVI: The End