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Last-Trick Todd

A gambler involved in the story of the purple wig.

minor

Also known as Last - Trick Todd, Last - Trick, Todd

First appearance: the purple wig

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GUGreywood UsherITIreton ToddHEHedwigLPLord PooleyFBFather BrownLTLast-Trick Todd

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Purple wig and Pendragon conspirators
  • Minor story characters
  • Protagonist

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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