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Lish Harum

A relative or acquaintance of David Harum, mentioned in passing.

minor

Also known as Lish

First appearance: i

Lish Harum shows up with force in XXII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

David's mean half-brother, who was secretly supported by David in the poorhouse.
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In XXII: David's mean half-brother, who was secretly supported by David in the poorhouse. Later, in XXV: David references his older…

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MBMary BlakeMCMrs. CullomDHDavid HarumMBMrs. BixbeeMSMr. SmithLHLish Harum

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Central community figures
  • Extended community and background characters
  • Legal and domestic support

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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