The Spy in Black · Character
Lieutenant Topham
A British naval lieutenant assisting in the operation.
minor
Also known as Topham, Mr. Topham
First appearance: i the meeting
Lieutenant Topham shows up with force in Mr. Drummond's Visitor. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A Royal Naval Reserve lieutenant who brings news of Mr.
Lieutenant Topham first appears in 0014 i the meeting.
In Mr. Drummond's Visitor: A Royal Naval Reserve lieutenant who brings news of Mr. Burnett's rescue and questions Drummond about the telegram and Mr. Taylor.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Entangled civilians and officers
- Espionage network participants
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the dramatic climax because the emotional peak lies in the unspoken tension between Commander Blackloc…
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See Lieutenant Topham in i the meeting