The Secret Adversary · Character
Albert
A hotel boots with a talent for racing upstairs on command, Albert becomes the unglamorous hinge on which Tommy and Tuppence's schemes swing.
supporting
Also known as the faithful Albert
First appearance: viii the adventures of tommy
As a supporting figure in The Secret Adversary, Albert is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The lift boy at South Audley Mansions becomes Tuppence's ally, providing information about Mrs.
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Albert is the kind of boy who says 'Yes, sir' and means it, whether he is packing a bag for Holyhead or unpacking it again five minutes later. He is not clever in the drawing-room sense, but he is loyal, quick on the…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Main characters and allies
- Foreign agents and conspirators
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it delivers the emotional and psychological peak of revelation: Tu…
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- Tuppence Cowley
friendship · positive
Loyal young assistant who helps Tuppence with errands and surveillance. How this plays out →
- Tuppence Cowley
friendship · positive
Loyal young assistant who helps Tuppence with errands and surveillance. How this plays out →
- Tuppence Cowley
friendship · positive
Loyal young assistant who helps Tuppence with errands and surveillance. How this plays out →
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Albert appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Albert in viii the adventures of tommy