Can You Forgive Her? · Character
Mr. Tombe
The family lawyer who advises Alice and Mr. Vavasor on financial matters.
minor
Also known as Mr. Tombe
First appearance: Mr. Tombe’s Advice
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A mild-eyed lawyer who advises John Grey and Mr.
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In Mr. Tombe’s Advice: A mild-eyed lawyer who advises John Grey and Mr. Vavasor on how to provide George Vavasor with money to test his intentions. Later, in Bold Speculations on Murder: John Grey's lawyer, evasive…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Vavasor estate and legal circle
- Main love and political triangle
- Protagonist
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