The Thirty-Nine Steps · Character
Mr. Turnbull
A farmer who gives Hannay a ride and later helps him.
minor
Also known as Turnbull
First appearance: iv the adventure of the radical candidate
Mr. Turnbull shows up with force in The Adventure of the Spectacled Roadman. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The real roadman, drunk and willing to let Hannay take his place.
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In The Adventure of the Spectacled Roadman: The real roadman, drunk and willing to let Hannay take his place. Later, in VI: The Adventure of the Bald Archaeologist: Hannay's coat, waistcoat, and possessions are left…
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- Other
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- Hannay's Support Network
- Conspiracy Core
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this passage, the emotional and psychological peak occurs as Richard Hannay, though physically broken and p…
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Mr. Turnbull appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Adventure of the Spectacled Roadman
- VI: The Adventure of the Bald Archaeologist
- The Dry-Fly Fisherman
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See Mr. Turnbull in iv the adventure of the radical candidate