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Brown of Colstoun

Friend of David's father, helps David in Edinburgh.

minor

Also known as Colstoun

First appearance: iii i go to pilrig

Brown of Colstoun shows up with force in XVII: The Memorial. The page is where that presence becomes real.

One of James Stewart's counsel; analyzes David's testimony as damaging; sighs over lost chance to become Lord Advocate.
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DBDavid BalfourLALord Advocate …SMSheriff MillerJMJames More Mac…ABAlan Breck Ste…BOBrown of Colstoun

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  • Other

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  • Main Edinburgh Plot
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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