The Manufacturer
The unnamed manufacturer is a bank client who notices Josef’s distress and recommends Titorelli.
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Who they are in the book
Spoiler-freeThe unnamed manufacturer is a bank client who notices Josef’s distress and recommends Titorelli. He seems helpful, but his advice leads Josef into another unofficial route through the court. He returns to business after making the introduction.
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