Slough House · Character
James Webb
Also known as The Spider, Webb, Паук Уэбб
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 1
A neatly groomed British professional with a dandyish flair for tailored clothing, favoring elegant suits sourced from Jermyn Street. He projects the image of a sophisticated agent even when attempting casual park attire, wearing a black cloak over light-brown trousers and a dark-blue turtleneck. His appearance blends refined taste with operational practicality, marked by precise, understated elegance.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 2 · Ch. 1
- Books
- 1
Description
A neatly groomed British professional with a dandyish flair for tailored clothing, favoring elegant suits sourced from Jermyn Street. He projects the image of a sophisticated agent even when attempting casual park attire, wearing a black cloak over light-brown trousers and a dark-blue turtleneck. His appearance blends refined taste with operational practicality, marked by precise, understated elegance.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Arkady Pashkinhandler to potential asset
James Webb is orchestrating the recruitment of Arkady Pashkin as an agent of influence, arranging meetings and facilitating his integration with British intelligence.
Catherine Standishprofessional rivals
Catherine once pointed a gun at Webb during a confrontation
Louisa Guysubordinate to superior
James Webb is Louisa's superior who assigned her to the Pashkin operation. He conducted a psychological evaluation after Min's death and approved her return to duty.
River Cartwrightconflicting source relationships
River reflects on his former friendship with Spider Webb, now injured and in hospital
Diana Tavernersuperior
Diana Taverner is James Webb's superior at Regent's Park; he has daily contact with her and seeks to advance his career through their relationship.
Marcus Longridgecolleague
Webb works with Marcus at the Needle meeting and is shot during the confrontation
Min Harpercolleague
Webb worked with Min Harper and expressed condolences to Louisa about his death. He was involved in the operation that Min was working on before his death.
Story so far
BOOK 2Mertvye l'vy
Gallery
Book 2: Mertvye l'vy
Appearances
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