Unnatural Death · Character
Mr. Probyn
Elderly man with knowledge of the Dawson family.
minor
Also known as old Probyn, Probyn, Mr. Probyn
First appearance: XVII: The Country Lawyer's Story
Mr. Probyn shows up with force in XIII: Hallelujah. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A lawyer from Croftover who helped Rev.
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In XIII: Hallelujah: A lawyer from Croftover who helped Rev. Hallelujah Dawson with the family genealogy and provided a document showing the family tree. Later, in XIV: Sharp Quillets of the Law: Mentioned as the…
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- Other
Character groups
- Dawson family and associates
- Core suspects and investigators
- Protagonist
- Minor characters and references
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- Aftermath
- Closing
Wimsey’s sudden, violent exclamation—“Got it!”—marks the emotional and psychological peak of the story, as his…
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