Tracks in the Snow · Character
Sergeant Speke
A police sergeant involved in the case.
minor
Also known as Poor Sergeant Speke, Speke
First appearance: tracks in the snow
Sergeant Speke's tie to Reuben Trethewy is one of the pressures that moves Tracks in the Snow—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Leads the initial investigation with quiet promptitude; examines the room, notes the trampled snow outside, and questions the servants.
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With Reuben Trethewy (professional): Reuben and Sergeant Speke have an official relationship, likely with Speke investigating or monitoring Reuben. In II: Leads the initial investigation with quiet promptitude;…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Key suspects and investigators
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Reuben Trethewy
professional · ambivalent
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