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The Trail of the Serpent · Character

Vorkins

A lawyer or clerk.

minor

Also known as Mr. Vorkins

First appearance: vi two coroner s inquests

Vorkins shows up with force in VI: The Quiet Figure on the Heath. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In VI: The Quiet Figure on the Heath: Lends his trap to Mr. Peters for the…

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JPJoseph PetersMKMiss KuppinsLLLady LondersdonVOVorkins

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  • Other

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  • Slopperton Crime Circle
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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