The Secret of the Old Clock · Character
Mr. Rolsted
A lawyer involved in the legal matters surrounding Josiah Crowley's estate.
minor
First appearance: ix vital information
Mr. Rolsted shows up with force in The Lost Will. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In The Lost Will: Mr. Rolsted is an attorney specializing in wills; he was seen with Crowley at the bank discussing a will a year ago. Later, in II: A Chance Meeting: Reveals that Josiah Crowley intended to make a…
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