The Red House Mystery · Character
Major Rumbold
A local resident who appears at the inquest.
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Also known as Major, The Major, the Major, Rumbold
First appearance: xix the inquest
Major Rumbold shows up with force in Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A retired, taciturn guest; focused on breakfast and golf plans.
Major Rumbold first appears in 0020 xix the inquest.
In Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station: A retired, taciturn guest; focused on breakfast and golf plans.
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- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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- Breaking point
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See Major Rumbold in xix the inquest