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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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5 connections

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MSMr. ScudderMJMarmaduke JopleyMAMarmieSWSir Walter Bul…SHSir HarryMTMr. Turnbull

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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.

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

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See Mr. Turnbull in iv the adventure of the radical candidate