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The Ponson Case · Character

Colonel Archdale

A local colonel who knows the Ponson family.

minor

Also known as Colonel Archdale, Colonel

First appearance: i mystery at luce manor

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CPCosgrove PonsonITInspector TannerSWSir William Po…CAColonel Archdale

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  • Other

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  • Peripheral witnesses and locals
  • Core investigation participants
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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