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Sergeant Carter

A police sergeant who assists French during the investigation.

minor

Also known as Carter

First appearance: ii inspector french gets busy

Sergeant Carter shows up with force in XVII: “Danger!”. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Assists French by shadowing Mrs.
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In XVII: “Danger!”: Assists French by shadowing Mrs. Berlyn and driving the taxi. Later, in XVIII: On Hampstead Heath: Carter is…

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JPJefferson PykeIFInspector FrenchSHSergeant HarveyMBMrs. BerlynSPStanley PykeSCSergeant Carter

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

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

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

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