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Charles Whittaker

Male relative of the Whittaker family.

minor

Also known as Charles Whittaker, Charles, Mr. Charles Whittaker, Mr. Charles

First appearance: xii a tale of two spinsters

Charles Whittaker's tie to Lord Peter Wimsey is one of the pressures that moves Unnatural Death—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Charles Whittaker first appears in 0013 xii a tale of two spinsters.

With Lord Peter Wimsey (rivalry): Lord Peter suspects Charles of foul play and engages in a battle of wits with him. With Lord Peter Wimsey (rivalry): Lord Peter suspects Charles of foul play and engages in a battle of wits with him. With Lord Peter Wimsey (rivalry): Lord Peter suspects Charles of foul play and engages in a battle of wits with him.

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DIDetective Insp…LPLord Peter Wim…MAMiss Alexandra…DFDr. FaulknerBUBunterCWCharles Whittaker

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  • Rivalry
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  • Core suspects and investigators
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Charles Whittaker in xii a tale of two spinsters
See Charles Whittaker in xii a tale of two spinsters