The Rasp · Character

Spencer Hastings

A decorated ex-aviator and onetime ace of the flying corps, undone less by any enemy than by his paralysing fear of the cool, efficient woman he loves.

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Also known as Spencer Sutherland Hastings, Spencer

First appearance: iii cock robin s house

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Editor of The Owl; receives news of Hoode's murder and dictates the special edition.

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In Tolling the Bell: Editor of The Owl; receives news of Hoode's murder and dictates the special edition. Later, in II: Anthony Gethryn: Eccentric journalist and friend from Trinity; proposes the idea for The Owl,…

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Tolling the Bell
Editor of The Owl; receives news of Hoode's murder and dictates the special edition.
II: Anthony Gethryn
Eccentric journalist and friend from Trinity; proposes the idea for The Owl, which Anthony funds.
VII: The Prejudiced Detective
Mentioned as the recipient of Anthony's urgent message to locate Jimmy Masterson.
II
Returns late to the office, tormented by his feelings for Margaret and his fear of her efficiency; he rushes out after reading her note.
III
Bursts into the room, disarms the man, and declares his love for Margaret; kisses her.
IV
Calls Anthony with news about Jimmy Masterson and announces his engagement to Miss Warren.
IX: The Inquest
Reports on the inquest, skeptical of Anthony's dismissal of the fingerprint evidence, and notes Belford's suspicious behavior.
XIII: Irons in the Fire
Mentioned as being out at his office; his flat is the setting for the second part of the chapter.
II
Mentioned as being out at his office; his flat is the setting for the chapter.
III
Discussing wedding arrangements with his betrothed.

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