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A Bid for Fortune · Character

Maxwell

An auctioneer or businessman involved in a key scene.

minor

Also known as Mr. Maxwell, Bidding Mr. Maxwell

First appearance: part i ii london

See Maxwell in part i ii londonBook page

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Maxwell in part i ii london