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Stringer

A minor character in the Barford community.

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Also known as Mestur Stringer, James Stringer

First appearance: xix the eyewitness

Stringer shows up with force in XI: The Prevalent Atmosphere. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The blacksmith, James Stringer, loudly criticizes the inquest and suggests the possibility that Harper Mallathorpe was thrown from the bridge.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Stringer in xix the eyewitness