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Grimm

A German acquaintance of Davies who provides local knowledge.

minor

Also known as Friend Grimm, Herr Grimm

First appearance: xiv the first night in the islands

Grimm's tie to Arthur H. Davies is one of the pressures that moves The Riddle of the Sands—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Seen on the bridge at Bensersiel; described as a dark, clean-shaved, saturnine man.
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With Arthur H. Davies (rivalry): Davies and Grimm are opponents, with Grimm acting as an obstacle to Davies' mission. With Dollmann (professional): Dollmann and Grimm are associates in the German intelligence network,…

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See Grimm in xiv the first night in the islands

Character Web

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AHArthur H. DaviesCVCommander von …HBHerr BöhmeDODollmannLALady AshleighGRGrimm

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  • Rivalry
  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Central conspirators and allies
  • Protagonist
  • Supporting figures and contacts

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Grimm in xiv the first night in the islands

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See Grimm in xiv the first night in the islands