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The Starvel Hollow Tragedy · Character

Mr. Dashwood

A solicitor or businessman involved in the case.

minor

Also known as Dashwood

First appearance: ii the inquest

Mr. Dashwood shows up with force in XVIII: Cumulative Evidence. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Stockbroker who handled Roper's investment, providing key information about the alias and address.
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Mr. Dashwood first appears in 0003 ii the inquest.

In XVIII: Cumulative Evidence: Stockbroker who handled Roper's investment, providing key information about the alias and address.

Later, in The Last Lap: Reluctantly agrees to cooperate with French's plan after initial hesitation.

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PWPierce WhymperOMOld Mr. AverillIFInspector FrenchALArthur Lisle W…MMMr. MunceMDMr. Dashwood

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Peripheral legal and business figures
  • Core suspects and witnesses
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Inspector French’s triump…

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See Mr. Dashwood in ii the inquest