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Thomas Arthur Nelson

A young man who helps Hannay during his escape.

minor

Also known as Tommy

First appearance: iv the adventure of the radical candidate

Thomas Arthur Nelson shows up with force in Dedication. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The dedicatee, addressed as 'My Dear Tommy', a friend with whom the author shares a love for shocker tales.
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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 Thomas Arthur Nelson in iv the adventure of the radical candidate