Arrowsmith · Character
Cecil Twyford
A wealthy, eccentric Englishman who funds a plague expedition.
minor
Also known as Cecil Twyford, Twyford, Cecil
First appearance: I
Cecil Twyford shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A wealthy planter who criticizes Sir Robert Fairlamb as a 'potty and snoring fool.'
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In I: A wealthy planter who criticizes Sir Robert Fairlamb as a 'potty and snoring fool.' Later, in III: Arrives after the Board meeting…
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- Expedition Patrons & Scientists
- Core Characters & Mentors
- Institute & Expedition Leaders
- Minor Characters & Background Figures
- Protagonist
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