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Grant Cranston

A wealthy young man in Lycurgus society.

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Also known as young Grant Cranston, Cranston, Grant, Grant Cranston

First appearance: book ii

Grant Cranston shows up with force in Chapter XXVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Dances with Sondra, and Clyde observes their graceful movements.
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In Chapter XXVI: Dances with Sondra, and Clyde observes their graceful movements. Later, in XXXII: Part of the social group; mentioned as…

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NTNina TempleCGClifford GoldenRDRita DickermanMNMiller NicholsonCWConstance WynantGCGrant Cranston

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Character groups

  • Lycurgus Social Circle
  • Extended Cast of Lycurgus and Trial
  • Trial and Defense Team
  • Lycurgus Socialites and Prosecution

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Grant Cranston in book ii