The Three Hostages · Character
Leithen
A friend of Hannay, a lawyer and politician.
minor
First appearance: The Thursday Club
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Attorney-General and member of the Thursday Club; a toughly built man with keen eyes.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the psychological peak where Hannay, wounded and pursued,…
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