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Mr. Grindley

A lawyer involved in the Vavasor family legal affairs.

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Also known as Grindley, Whereupon Mr. Grindley

First appearance: liii the last will of the old squire

Mr. Grindley shows up with force in The Roebury Club. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A would-be fast attorney and club member; plays whist; makes ill-natured remarks about Vavasor's finances and character.
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In The Roebury Club: A would-be fast attorney and club member; plays whist; makes ill-natured remarks about Vavasor's finances and character. Later, in Edgehill: A rider at the hunt, interacts with Vavasor and others,…

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SVSquire VavasorMBMrs. BellfieldBSBat SmithersTPTufto PearlingsMJMrs. JonesMGMr. Grindley

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Vavasor estate and legal circle
  • Main love and political triangle
  • Extended family, society, and minor schemers

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Grindley in liii the last will of the old squire