Aurora Floyd · Character
William Dork
A lawyer who manages legal affairs for the Floyd family.
minor
Also known as Mr. Dork, Dork, Mr. William Dork
First appearance: xix money matters
William Dork shows up with force in At the Golden Lion. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The constable who investigates the murder, travels to Doncaster, interviews the young driver, and later testifies at the inquest.
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