The Roman Hat Mystery · Character
James Peale
Actor and friend of Stephen Barry.
minor
Also known as Jimmy, Peale
First appearance: part one i in which are introduced a theatre audience and a corpse
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James Peale first appears in 0005 part one i in which are introduced a theatre audience and a corpse.
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Character groups
- Primary suspects and investigators
- Secondary characters and associates
- Theatre staff and minor witnesses
- Protagonist
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See James Peale in part one i in which are introduced a theatre audience and a corpse