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Drugger Davis

A man involved in the mystery of the head of Caesar.

minor

Also known as Davis

First appearance: the head of caesar

Drugger Davis shows up with force in The Mistake of the Machine. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The prisoner whose guilt or innocence is debated; Father Brown believes he is guilty of fraud and poison but not the warder's murder.
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FBFather BrownGUGreywood UsherMAM. ArmagnacDODr. Oliver OmanLPLord PooleyDDDrugger Davis

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  • Ensemble of minor story participants
  • Protagonist
  • Purple wig and Pendragon conspirators
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