The Sea Mystery · Character
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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Character groups
- Witnesses and supporting characters
- Core suspects and family
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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