The Three Just Men · Character

Inspector Meadows

The Scotland Yard man the Just Men call when they need official muscle, pulled between the law he serves and the vigilantes he quietly trusts.

supporting

Also known as Meadows, Mr. Meadows, friend Meadows

First appearance: i the firm of oberzohn

As a supporting figure in The Three Just Men, Inspector Meadows is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Takes charge of the Barberton case, visits Curzon Street, and searches the dead man's hotel room.

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With Leon Gonsalez (professional): Inspector Meadows works alongside Gonsalez as a police contact, cooperating in the pursuit of criminals. With Leon Gonsalez (professional): Inspector Meadows works alongside Gonsalez as a police contact, cooperating in the pursuit of criminals. With Leon Gonsalez (professional): Inspector Meadows works alongside Gonsalez as a police contact, cooperating in the pursuit of criminals.

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Leon Gonsalez
professional · positive
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Leon Gonsalez
professional · positive
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Leon Gonsalez
professional · positive
Inspector Meadows works alongside Gonsalez as a police contact, cooperating in the… How this plays out →

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Inspector Meadows appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Golden Woman
Takes charge of the Barberton case, visits Curzon Street, and searches the dead man's hotel room.
Moral Suasion
Briefly appears outside Newton's house and enters the room; confirms Gonsalez's presence and mentions the murder of Barberton.
When the Lights Went Out
Investigates the ballroom after the lights go out, visits the safe house but is misled by Poiccart.
Leon Theorizes
Skeptical of Leon's theory, but acknowledges its coherence; learns of Johnson Lee.
Written in Braille
Assists in the raid aftermath and identifies Mike Selwyn.
The Story of Mont d’Or
Agrees with Leon's deductions about the conspiracy.
Gurther Reports
Leads a police search of Oberzohn's house for Mirabelle, warns Oberzohn of the three just men.
The Courier
Mentioned as being under pressure due to public criticism over the Barberton murder investigation.
In Captivity
Assists Leon by arresting and interrogating Oberzohn's spy; reports the discovery of Oberzohn's marriage licence to Leon.

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