The Secret of Father Brown · Character
Professor Phroso
A phrenologist who appears in a story.
minor
Also known as the late Phroso, Phroso, Phroso the Phrenologist, the indomitable Phroso
First appearance: the secret of father brown
Professor Phroso shows up with force in The Red Moon of Meru. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Former phrenologist who converses with Father Brown after the theft, learning the truth about the ruby.
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Character groups
- Cult and Adventure
- Protagonist
- Eccentric and Mysterious
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- Breaking point
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