The Wisdom of Father Brown · Character
Nigger Ned
A man involved in the mystery of the god of the gongs.
minor
Also known as Nigger Ned
First appearance: The God of the Gongs
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A prizefighter and leader of a secret society; confronts Father Brown and Lord Pooley before being advised to leave.
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- Protagonist
- Purple wig and Pendragon conspirators
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