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Mr. Polegate

The father of Foxy Polegate, a local resident.

minor

Also known as II Mr. Polegate, Polegate

First appearance: ii mr polegate s sense of humour

Mr. Polegate shows up with force in VII: What Was in the Lake. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referred to as 'Foxton Polegate' by Armadale, who suspects him of the theft.
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URUna RainhillSCSir Clinton Dr…JCJoan ChacewaterMOMoldCCCecil ChacewaterMPMr. Polegate

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  • Secondary characters and victims
  • Protagonist
  • Core suspects and investigators

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Breaking point

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See Mr. Polegate in ii mr polegate s sense of humour
See Mr. Polegate in VII: What Was in the Lake