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Makepeace

A young man who works at the shipping office and provides testimony.

minor

Also known as young Makepeace, Mr. Makepeace

First appearance: vi the despatch of the crate

Makepeace shows up with force in Dartmoor. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Garage owner who bought Berlyn's car; French and Daw visit him to inspect the vehicle.
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In Dartmoor: Garage owner who bought Berlyn's car; French and Daw visit him to inspect the vehicle. Later, in Certainty at Last: Provides details of the bicycle sold to Mrs. Berlyn five years earlier, including make…

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See Makepeace in vi the despatch of the crate

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IFInspector FrenchTMTom MannersSDSergeant DawCBCharles BerlynMDMr. DawMAMakepeace

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  • Other

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  • Witnesses and supporting characters
  • Protagonist
  • Core suspects and family

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Makepeace in vi the despatch of the crate