The Talleyrand Maxim · Character
Cobcroft
A couple who are tenants or associates of the Mallathorpes.
minor
Also known as Mr. Cobcroft, Mrs. Cobcroft
First appearance: vii the supreme inducement
Cobcroft shows up with force in XIX: The Eyewitness. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Collingwood's landlord and eyewitness to the chimney collapse; recounts seeing John Mallathorpe sign a document shortly before his death.
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In XIX: The Eyewitness: Collingwood's landlord and eyewitness to the chimney collapse; recounts seeing John Mallathorpe sign a document…
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