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Myron Bayne

A man who returns as a ghost to communicate with his descendants.

minor

Also known as the late Myron Bayne, orb Bayne

First appearance: a wireless message

Myron Bayne shows up with force in Chapter II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Maternal great-grandfather of Halpin Frayser; a Colonial poet whose character is said to have revisited Halpin.
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In Chapter II: Maternal great-grandfather of Halpin Frayser; a Colonial poet whose character is said to have revisited Halpin. Later, in…

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JAJaralsonHOHolkerHFHalpin FrayserHAHaïtaMBMyron Bayne

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  • Other

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  • Mysterious Tragedies
  • Supernatural Investigators
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

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  • Closing

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