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John Markland

A relative of the Markland family, possibly a brother.

minor

Also known as The Honourable John, John, Old John Markland

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John Markland shows up with force in Chapter VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Honourable John, Lady Markland's uncle, appears at the funeral and bows over Mrs.
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John Markland first appears in 0000 i.

In Chapter VIII: The Honourable John, Lady Markland's uncle, appears at the funeral and bows over Mrs. Warrender's hand with an unsettling demeanor.

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GMGeoff MarklandETEustace ThynneTWTheodore Warre…MCMinnie Chatty …LMLady MarklandJMJohn Markland

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Community and Minor Characters
  • Central Household and Social Circle
  • Protagonist

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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