The Three Impostors · Character
Mr. James Headley
An unfortunate man whose story is recounted in the novel of the iron maid.
minor
Also known as Mr. Headley, Headley
First appearance: novel of the iron maid
Mr. James Headley's tie to Dr. Lipsius is one of the pressures that moves The Three Impostors—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The elderly antiquary targeted by Lipsius; Walters is instructed to lead him into a trap.
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With Dr. Lipsius (psychological): Dr. Lipsius manipulates Mr. James Headley, using him as a pawn in his malevolent plans. With Mr. Joseph Walters (social): Mr. James Headley and Mr. Joseph Walters are acquaintances,…
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Relationship types
- Psychological
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Occult and mysterious figures
- Cradock family and associates
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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- Dr. Lipsius
psychological · negative
- Mr. Joseph Walters
social · ambivalent
- Dr. Lipsius
psychological · negative
- Dr. Lipsius
psychological · negative
- Mr. Joseph Walters
social · ambivalent
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