Ashenden · Character
Byring
A British officer involved in a dangerous mission in Russia.
minor
First appearance: XIII: The Flip of a Coin
Byring's tie to Ashenden is one of the pressures that moves Ashenden—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned in Ashenden's reflection on the insignificance of personal intrigues and love affairs in the face of war's grim realities.
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With Ashenden (professional): Byring is a fellow British intelligence officer who works alongside Ashenden on various operations. With Ashenden (professional): Byring is a fellow British intelligence officer who works…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Russian Revolution pawns
- Espionage network core
- Protagonist
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professional · positive
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See Byring in XIII: The Flip of a Coin