The Wisdom of Father Brown · Character
Mr. Patrick Butler
An Irishman involved in the mystery of the god of the gongs.
minor
Also known as Mr. Butler, Butler
First appearance: the god of the gongs
Mr. Patrick Butler shows up with force in The Man in the Passage. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Defense counsel who cross-examines Father Brown and the other witnesses, skillfully exposing inconsistencies.
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- Pendragon family and associate
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