The Viaduct Murder · Character
Mr. Murdoch
A minor character with a few proper mentions.
minor
Also known as Murdoch
First appearance: the viaduct murder
Mr. Murdoch shows up with force in XII: A Search with Piano Accompaniment. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as the occupant of the room to the right of Reeves', plays the cello.
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- Minor characters and allusions
- Protagonist
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