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Richard William Chandos

Minor character, possibly a historical or off-page figure, with few mentions.

minor

Also known as Chandos, William

First appearance: Blind Corner

Richard William Chandos's tie to Jonathan Mansel is one of the pressures that moves Blind Corner—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Central figure in the chapter, overhears the plot and leads the pursuit.

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With Jonathan Mansel (professional): Jonathan and Richard are business associates, but Richard is wary of Jonathan's reckless behavior and questionable ethics. With Jonathan Mansel (professional): Jonathan and Richard are business associates, but Richard is wary of Jonathan's reckless behavior and questionable ethics. With Jonathan Mansel (professional): Jonathan and Richard are business associates, but Richard is wary of Jonathan's reckless behavior and questionable ethics.

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Character groups

Central cast and figures
Protagonist

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Story tension across the book.

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Escalation
Breaking point

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Jonathan Mansel
professional · ambivalent
Jonathan and Richard are business associates, but Richard is wary of Jonathan's reckless… How this plays out →
Jonathan Mansel
professional · ambivalent
Jonathan and Richard are business associates, but Richard is wary of Jonathan's reckless… How this plays out →
Jonathan Mansel
professional · ambivalent
Jonathan and Richard are business associates, but Richard is wary of Jonathan's reckless… How this plays out →

Jonathan Mansel
Jonathan and Richard are business associates, but Richard is wary of Jonathan's reckless behavior and questionable ethics.
Jonathan Mansel
Jonathan and Richard are business associates, but Richard is wary of Jonathan's reckless behavior and questionable ethics.
Jonathan Mansel
Jonathan and Richard are business associates, but Richard is wary of Jonathan's reckless behavior and questionable ethics.

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Richard William Chandos appears across 10 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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Central figure in the chapter, overhears the plot and leads the pursuit.
I: The Well-Digger’s Statement
Narrator and protagonist; returns from Biarritz, overhears the argument, and joins Mansel's venture.
II: The Way to Wagensburg
Narrator; spots Ellis in London and follows Mansel's instructions to travel discreetly.
III: The Battle with the Springs
Narrates the events, assists in the scheme, and serves as sentinel.
IV: The Attack on the Well
Bound and captured by the gang, he is freed by Hanbury and participates in the counterattack.
V: We Go to Ground
Narrates the chapter, observes the enemy from the roof, and assists in the reconnaissance.
VI: Tester Gives Tongue
Narrates the chapter, assists Mansel in the confrontation, and chases the stranger.
VII: Rose Noble Moves
Narrator of the chapter. He is captured by Rose Noble and threatened, but refuses to betray his comrades. He manages to escape in the dark but is trapped when Rose Noble goes to admit Ellis and Job.
VIII: The Race for the Chamber
Participates in the council and the digging, accompanies Mansel on the reconnaissance, and is deeply affected by the sight of the lake at the combe.
IX: Out of the Eater
Narrates the chapter, participates in the escape, and expresses anxiety about the treasure's concealment.

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