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Bojanus

A mysterious and wealthy foreigner who hosts a memorable party.

minor

Also known as Mr. Bojanus, Enigmatically Mr. Bojanus

First appearance: IX

Bojanus's tie to Theodore Gumbril is one of the pressures that moves Antic Hay—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The tailor who takes Gumbril's order for the new suit and pneumatic trousers.
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With Theodore Gumbril (professional): Bojanus is a businessman who collaborates with Gumbril on the patent for pneumatic trousers. With Theodore Gumbril (professional): Bojanus is a businessman who collaborates with…

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Character Web

9 connections

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TGTheodore GumbrilMVMyra ViveashCOColemanBOBolderoRSRosie ShearwaterBOBojanus

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended cast and family
  • Protagonist
  • Bohemian social circle

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Bojanus in IX

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See Bojanus in IX