Unnatural Death · Character
Ben Cobling
Local man who provides information to the police.
minor
Also known as Ben Cobling, Ben
First appearance: vii ham and brandy
Ben Cobling shows up with force in A Tale of Two Spinsters. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Aged groom, 87, who shares memories of Clara Whittaker and the Dawson family.
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- Minor characters and references
- Dawson family and associates
- Core suspects and investigators
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Wimsey’s sudden, violent exclamation—“Got it!”—marks the emotional and psychological peak of the story, as his…
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