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An American Tragedy · Character
Perley Haynes
A witness in the trial.
minor
Also known as Perley Haynes
First appearance: book iii
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- Other
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- Extended Cast of Lycurgus and Trial
- Trial and Defense Team
- Lycurgus Social Circle
- Lycurgus Socialites and Prosecution
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