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Mr. Shrubsole

A minor character who appears in connection with the case.

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First appearance: v messrs berlyn and pyke

Mr. Shrubsole first appears in 0004 v messrs berlyn and pyke.

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SDSergeant DawIFInspector FrenchSPStanley PykeJGJohn GurneyCBCharles BerlynMSMr. Shrubsole

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Core suspects and family
  • Protagonist

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

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