The Sea Mystery · Character
Alfred Beer
A local man who helps with the crate and becomes a suspect.
minor
Also known as Mr. Alfred Beer, Alfred Beer, Beer, Alf, Alf Beer
First appearance: vi the despatch of the crate
Alfred Beer shows up with force in XII: The Duplicator. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Reluctantly reveals that he overheard a secret conversation between Pyke and Mrs.
Alfred Beer first appears in 0005 vi the despatch of the crate.
In XII: The Duplicator: Reluctantly reveals that he overheard a secret conversation between Pyke and Mrs. Berlyn six months ago.
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See Alfred Beer in vi the despatch of the crate