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Mr. Crimplesham

A solicitor who becomes agitated during the investigation.

minor

Also known as Crimplesham

First appearance: iii

Mr. Crimplesham shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Visits Wimsey's flat to report a blackmail attempt involving someone impersonating Lord Peter, and is later discussed in the analysis of the eyeglasses.
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In V: Visits Wimsey's flat to report a blackmail attempt involving someone impersonating Lord Peter, and is later discussed in the analysis of the eyeglasses. Later, in VII: His alibi for the night of the murder is…

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LPLord Peter Wim…MPMr. ParkerMWMr. WicksMTMr. ThippsISInspector SuggMCMr. Crimplesham

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  • Other

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  • Central suspects and investigators
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Crimplesham in iii