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John P. Milligan

An American businessman who appears briefly.

minor

Also known as Milligan, Mr. Milligan

First appearance: viii

John P. Milligan shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as a suspect; Wimsey feels conflicted about investigating him due to personal fondness.
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LPLord Peter Wim…DDDowager Duches…MTMrs. ThippsHFHonourable Fre…SRSir Reuben LevyJPJohn P. Milligan

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it depicts the literal exhumation of a body, transforming suspi…

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See John P. Milligan in viii