The Talleyrand Maxim · Character
George Pickard
A local tradesman with connections to the Mallathorpe family.
minor
Also known as Mr. Pickard, Pickard
First appearance: iv the fortunate possessors
George Pickard's tie to James Parrawhite is one of the pressures that moves The Talleyrand Maxim—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Arrives at Eldrick's office in response to the advertisement about Parrawhite.
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With James Parrawhite (professional): George Pickard is a client of James Parrawhite, involved in the legal machinations of the plot. With Charles Eldrick (professional): Charles Eldrick and George Pickard have a…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Local Informants & Minor Contacts
- Core Investigators & Key Figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Nesta Mallathorp…
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- James Parrawhite
professional · ambivalent
George Pickard is a client of James Parrawhite, involved in the legal machinations of the… How this plays out →
- Charles Eldrick
professional · ambivalent
- Charles Eldrick
professional · ambivalent
- James Parrawhite
professional · ambivalent
George Pickard is a client of James Parrawhite, involved in the legal machinations of the… How this plays out →
- Charles Eldrick
professional · ambivalent
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