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John Hornby
Reuben's father, a businessman involved in the background.
minor
Also known as Mr. John Hornby, John
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John Hornby shows up with force in A Suspicious Accident. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as having financial difficulties from mining investments; considered a suspect in the robbery.
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In A Suspicious Accident: Mentioned as having financial difficulties from mining investments; considered a suspect in the robbery. Later, in XV: The Fingerprint Experts: First witness for the prosecution, testifies…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Investigative and family circle
- Legal and defense team
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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