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Mr. Cooke

A minor character who appears in connection with the shipping firm.

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First appearance: vi the despatch of the crate

Mr. Cooke first appears in 0005 vi the despatch of the crate.

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MBMrs. BerlynMBMr. BerlynPSPeter SwannJBJohn BurtIFInspector FrenchMCMr. Cooke

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  • Other

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

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

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