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Percy Cordonner

A young man involved in the social circles of the story.

minor

Also known as Mr. Percy Cordonner, Percy, Mr. Cordonner

First appearance: book iii holy institution

Percy Cordonner shows up with force in III: The Cherokees Mark Their Man. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A member of the Cherokees; helps organize the identification and comments on the Count's appearance.
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In III: The Cherokees Mark Their Man: A member of the Cherokees; helps organize the identification and comments on the Count's appearance. Later, in One Step Further on the Right Track: Percy provides comic relief by…

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RMRichard MarwoodRMRaymond MarollesTSThe SmasherADAugustus DarleyJPJoseph PetersPCPercy Cordonner

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  • Other

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  • Past Crimes and Secret Societies
  • Slopperton Crime Circle
  • Protagonist
  • Investigation and Witnesses

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Percy Cordonner in book iii holy institution