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Uncle Francis

An uncle of the Marsh family, mentioned in conversation.

minor

Also known as Frank, Francis

First appearance: xv

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ALAlbertLMLord Marshmore…GBGeorge BevanLMLady Maud MarshRBReggie ByngUFUncle Francis

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Main Cast & Household
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Uncle Francis in xv