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Mrs. MacArthur

A local woman, possibly a landlady.

minor

Also known as MacArthur

First appearance: the pothunters

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THThe HeadJTJim ThomsonCHCharterisTGTony GrahamBIBiffenMMMrs. MacArthur

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  • Other

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  • Secondary school and local figures
  • Main characters and suspects
  • Protagonist

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