The Wisdom of Father Brown · Character
Ireton Todd
A millionaire involved in the mystery of the purple wig.
minor
Also known as Mr. Todd, Todd, the millionaire Ireton Todd, Mr. Ireton Todd
First appearance: the purple wig
Ireton Todd shows up with force in The Mistake of the Machine. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The millionaire owner of Pilgrim's Pond, mentioned as the likely target of the escaped convict Oscar Rian.
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- Purple wig and Pendragon conspirators
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