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Lord Lochmaben

A nobleman and potential target of theft.

minor

Also known as Lochmaben, this Lochmaben

First appearance: the spoils of sacrilege

Lord Lochmaben shows up with force in Out of Paradise. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Lord Lochmaben is the actual owner of the house being burgled, which was let furnished to the Carruthers family.
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AJA. J. RafflesNANarratorGUGuillemardLLLord Lochmaben

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  • Criminals and associates
  • Social circle and targets
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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