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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

Mr. Tombe shows up with force in Mr. Tombe’s Advice. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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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SVSquire VavasorLGLady Glencora …SCSir Cosmo MonkBSBat SmithersGVGeorge VavasorMTMr. Tombe

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Vavasor estate and legal circle
  • Main love and political triangle
  • Protagonist

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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