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The Secret of Father Brown · Character

Dr. Abbott

An old doctor involved in a mystery.

minor

Also known as old Abbott

First appearance: the secret of father brown

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JDJohn DalmonFBFather BrownMMMrs. Mundon Ma…SASir Arthur Vau…SRSybil RyeDADr. Abbott

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Vanishing and Investigation
  • Eccentric and Mysterious
  • Protagonist
  • Alibi and Mystery

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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