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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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  • Escalation
  • 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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