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The Viaduct Murder · Character

Mr. Brotherood

A variant spelling of a Brotherhood member with limited mentions.

minor

Also known as poor Mr. Brotherood

First appearance: the viaduct murder

Mr. Brotherood shows up with force in II: In the Rough. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as 'old Brotherhood' who has gone bankrupt, and whose name appears on the dead man's letter.
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In II: In the Rough: Mentioned as 'old Brotherhood' who has gone bankrupt, and whose name appears on the dead man's letter. Later, in XVI: Reeves Promises to Do His Best: The murdered man, referred to as Brotherhood;…

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MRMordaunt ReevesMAMarryattGDGordon DavenantMBMr. BramstonOBOld BrotherhoodMBMr. Brotherood

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor characters and allusions
  • Minor suspects and investigators
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Brotherood in the viaduct murder